Blog #7: Theoretical Framework

    

    I will be using the analytic term of symbolism for my theoretical framework. Symbolism is portrayed in various crop circles through different patterns, each one that refers to a hidden message that is interpreted. The theory of symbolism relates to crop circles in the various patterns that are portrayed within. Patterns within the crop circles symbolize a unique message that is being tried to get across. Views on crop circles are different, but each crop circle is unique in its design and different meaning behind it. Along with symbolism within patterns, there is also an aspect of unusual energy that is also represented coming from crop circles.

    From the readings, some ideas that I have gotten that will be useful for my analysis are the connection between the crop circles and how they are interpreted. Jerry Kroth, in his book, Messages from the Gods: A Scientific Exposition on the Extraterrestrial Origin of Crop Circles,  takes the aspect of extraterrestrials related to crop circles and decodes the hidden message within. Korth interprets 40 crop circles and mentions, “These indeed are messages from the gods” (Kroth). Each hidden message is unique and alerts to potential harm to humankind.

    The topic of crop circles is long debated when it comes to the initial creation, which is why I was drawn to this topic. As more crop circles are developed, they are being portrayed with more complexity. Crop circles have evolved as a whole in their message and purpose and have been a form of art growing more interest.