The symbolism of flowers in Shadows House (part 14)
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Tulips, the return and the romance
Wow, looks like Somato just decided to throw in every type of tulip into one vase and be happy. Well, somehow they still are relevant to the scene and the characters in question.
Red tulips are associated with a Persian love legend. In the legend, Farhad loved Shirin, but he was never able to confess his love to her. When he heard news of Shirin’s death, Farhad wallowed in great grief and stabbed himself to death. The legend says that red tulips bloomed in spots where his blood droplets fell. Since then, red tulips have been a symbol of the declaration of eternal love.
In Feng Shui, decorating your house with red tulips is said to bring both wealth and love to the homeowner. Additionally, it’s also believed that red tulips help people rise to recognition and fame. (so like, becoming a starbearer 4 days later?)
Orange signifies joy, enthusiasm, and the longing for rays of sunshine. (Literally Emi's nickname in the dub)
For these reasons, orange tulips represent happiness and excitement. They’re also used to convey a sense of understanding, mutual connection, and appreciation between two people, whether they’re in a relationship or not.
White tulips represent hope and caring – making them the perfect gift for someone you care about deeply. Associated with new beginnings, they are often given as a gesture of apology or to express forgiveness.
And now for the most important one of the bouquet:
Pink tulip means less intense affection and love than red, and also offers a more appropriate choice for friends and family. It also symbolizes a feeling of happiness, self-confidence and positivity.
Very interesting that pink one was the one chosen by him for this purpose, huh. Could it just be a weird mishap, or is it foreshadowing that his feelings are not as deep as he thinks? After all, we already had pink tulips before, thus the return in the title. Very interesting indeed.
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