What Is An Icon?

Representative

Enduring

The Taj Mahal represents eternal love, because Shah

Jahan created it as a tomb for his wife, whom he
loved dearly. Although created in the 17th century it
is still standing, which is why it is eternal.

The Nazi symbol, the swastika, has been around for

80 years, and it struck fear into the hearts of many.
We still know what it is, eight decades later, because
of its impacts in the 20th Century.

Widely Known

Well Respected

Edmund Hillary is widely known for being the first

person to reach the summit of Mt Everest, with the
aid of Tenzing Norgay. Not only is he known in New
Zealand, but around the world.

Mahatma Gandhi is widely respected because he

fought for Indias freedom from the oppressive rule
of Britain, without violence. H was so respected, that
Albert Einstein wrote him a letter about his
non-violent stance.