Some seaweeds are microscopic, such as the phytoplankton that live suspended in the water column and provide the base for most marine food chains. Some are enormous, like the giant kelp that grow in abundant âforestsâ and tower like underwater redwoods from their roots at the bottom of the sea. For at least 1,500 years, the Japanese have enrobed a mixture of raw fish, sticky rice, and other ingredients in a seaweed called nori. 2  The delectable result is a sushi roll. 3  Many seaweeds contain anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agents.
symbolism. n. 1. the representation of something in symbolic form or the attribution of symbolic meaning or character to something. 2. a system of symbols or symbolic representation. 3. a symbolic significance or quality.
A symbolism essay is a type of literary analysis essay commonly assigned in high school and college literature courses. Symbolism essays require the writer to analyze the many levels of symbolism in a text. A symbol is, in essence, an object or person that stands for or represents something else.For instance, a cross stands for Christianity. In literature, symbolism is rarely this simple.fter identifying the symbols and the purpose of using those symbols, symbolism essays must proceed to present text-based discussions indicating why the writer believes the symbol to be a symbol, and what the writer believes the symbol to reflect.