Draw the symbols which stand for liberty, equality and fraternity
during French Revolution (one for each):
Answers
• The broken chain : As Chains were used to fetter slaves,a broken chain symbolises the act of becoming free.
• The bundle of rods or fasces : It gives messages that strength lies in unity. A single rod can easily be broken out not an entire bundle.
• The eye within a ∆ radiating light : It stands for knowledge giving messages that the rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance.
• Sceptre : It Symbolises royal power.
• Snake biting it's tail to form a ring : As a ring has neither beginning nor end. It stands for Eternity.
• Red Phrygian Cap : The cap was worn by a Slave upon becoming free.
• Blue-white-red : This symbol stands for the national colours of France – blue,white,red.
• The winged-woman : It personifies Law.
• The Law Tablet : It is a symbol of Equality.It gives the message that law is the same for all & all are equal before it.