Symbol Language in Literature and The Usage of Symbol Language in Orhan Kemal’s “İki Buçuk” Story

This study includes usage patterns of symbol language which brings to literary texts an effective and original form and symbol language in Orhan Kemal’s “Iki Bucuk” story. Various examination methods are present both to reveal and analyze of unknown and invisible parts of literary works which generally take form according to the psychological state and psychical growth process of protagonist. Symbol language is one of them and determination of it gives various points of view to especially reader and researcher. Since, a great part of the artists convey their ideas through image and some signs. Orhan Kemal one of the important writers of Turkish Literature has produced works in the kinds of literature like novel, story, theater and poem. It is possible to state that Orhan Kemal also reflects on himself and his thoughts via elements such as sign and image instead of clear expressions. “Iki Bucuk” story in the work of Orhan Kemal named “Önce Ekmek” which is rewarded Sait Faik Story Gift in 1969 is examined through symbol language that we has based our study on. It is possible to regard function of symbolic structure in the writer’s story named “Iki Bucuk” as a psychological analysis method in understanding of the text. Our study is shaped by symbol language and especially archetypical symbolism which is one of the psychological analysis methods and gives form to patterns of thought, emotion and behavior of human. Since generally what is meant to be described in the text is revealed by some symbols. Symbol, concept and images are transferred to the reader by means of characters on the basis of the story. Orhan Kemal has reflected depth of meaning and hidden meaning passwords in the subconscious of protagonist and himself on story language via symbolic expression with reference to this story. Protagonist’s setting out on a symbolic journey provides him to realize himself and shape his world of values. We could sort out subconscious hidden blind spots through the detection and interpretation of symbols.