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An Analysis of the Themes in Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton (674 words, 1 pages)

Themes are very significant to a story. A theme is a main idea of a story, poem, novel, or play that is usually expressed as a general statement about life. It can easily effect the way a person may think and view life. Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton is a ... Read More

DublinersCounterpartsAfter reading several stories from James Joyces Dubliners, many of the themes are similar. There is not usually an enormous plot, because all of his stories are about working people in Dublin. Every story has a very important theme that he brings out through his description of these regular peoples ... Read More

An Argument Against Television Themes Inculcating Human Minds and Shaping the Society (394 words, 1 pages)

Dont get sucked in!!!Since its inception, it has been at the center of controversy. It pros and cons have been heatedly debated back and forth between some of the worlds most gifted minds, and yet, is still the most owned electrical appliance in the world. Who would have known that ... Read More

Themes of Love Found in the Text Titled Crossings (1386 words, 2 pages)

A Union of CrossingsThe feeling and power of love affect every human being on the face on this planet, but it is how each individual handles the various dimensions of this complex emotion that creates a unique situation. The theme of love can be found in the chapter in the ... Read More

Exploring the Themes in the Novel “The Catcher in the Rye” (718 words, 2 pages)

In a novel, the theme is the insight of real life. J.D. Salinger's initiation novel, The Catcher In The Rye, describes the adventures of 16-year old Holden Caulfield, the protagonist and first person narrator, who refuses to grow up and enter manhood. The most important theme developed by Salinger is ... Read More

The Themes of Blindness in King Lear by William Shakespeare (876 words, 2 pages)

Blindness in King LearA reoccurring theme in Shakespeares King Lear is the theme of blindness. Blindness in todays society is generally interpreted as the inability of the eye to see. In Shakespearian terms, blindness is not a physical state of being, but rather a temporary mental flaw. The theme of ... Read More

The Themes of Calmness and Persistence In “Around the World in Eighty Days” (1519 words, 3 pages)

Robert BebberOctober 11, 1999Period 3Around the World in Eighty DaysAdventure NovelThemeThe themes of this novel are calmness and persistence. These two themes are exemplified by one character, Mr. Fogg. Mr. Fogg is always calm in the novel not once in this novel does he show any anxiety or nervousness. Mr. ... Read More

The Conscious and Subconscious Themes in the the Poem “Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock” and “Dream on Monkey Mountain” (1429 words, 5 pages)

The conscious and subconscious are two important themes in discussing both the 1919 poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot, and the Derek Walcott's 1967 play "Dream on Monkey Mountain." In discussing the authors use of the conscious and subconscious in these two works many similarities ... Read More

The Themes of Good Versus Evil Sets the Story of Beowulf (1065 words, 2 pages)

Beowulf begins with a history of the Danish kings, starting with Shild and leading up to the reign of king Hrothgar, Shilds great-grandson. Hrothgar is well loved by his people and is successful in war. He builds a lavish hall ,called Herot, to house his vast army, and when the ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in the Cask of Amontillado, the Fall of the House of Usher and the Tell-Tale Heart (1029 words, 2 pages)

In this paper I will discuss the themes of three Different stories. All of these stories involve betrayal, murders, insanity, and revenge. The themes of these stories have some similarities and different situations. The three stories that will be analyzed are The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House ... Read More

Themes of Dignity in the Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (765 words, 1 pages)

The novel contains a recurring theme of dignity. This theme is stated and restated throughout the novel. Define dignity and then consider the authors intention and conclude with your own explanation of the quality of dignity.Portfolio Essay The Remains of the DayDignity, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is "a composed ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in Early Plays by Greeks (1611 words, 3 pages)

Greek and Roman TheaterThe Greeks in Athens built the worlds first theater about 550 BC The worlds first theater production was performed by the Greeks. The Greeks were the first people to create theater performances. The Romans borrowed Greek ideas to create their own productions. There are many differences between ... Read More

An Analysis of the Common Themes in Flannery O’Connor’s Works (1234 words, 2 pages)

Flannery OConnors Themes Alienation, True Country, and the DemonicOConnor uses many themes throughout all of her works. Her most criticized themes are alienation, true country life, and the demonic. Throughout the short stories of A Good Man is Hard to Find, Everything That Rises Must Converge, Good Country People, The ... Read More

An Analysis of the Prevailing Themes in Swamp Gravy (502 words, 1 pages)

South Georgians from different backgrounds, sharing various experiences in life, all have a story to tell. Swamp Gravy portrays these real life stories with a unique staging technique, allowing the audience to be involved and participate during the performance. The play illustrates folk life in the past and celebrates the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Themes of Fantasy and Reality in Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (1845 words, 3 pages)

Diana TristerJune 2, 2000When Fantasy Takes Over RealityEmma Bovary, like most people, dreamed of a life full of fantasy, excitement, mystery, and wonder. However, unlike most people, Emma Bovary let her fantasies take over her reality and eventually her happiness which, lead her to live a life full of misery ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Personal Power, Individual Responsibility, and Social Justice in The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (1008 words, 5 pages)

In Joseph Conrad's book Heart of Darkness the Europeans are cut off from civilization, overtaken by greed, exploitation, and material interests from his own kind. Conrad develops themes of personal power, individual responsibility, and social justice. His book has all the trappings of the conventional adventure tale - mystery, exotic ... Read More

An Analysis of the Tragedy Themes in Aristotle’s Poetics (908 words, 6 pages)

Aristotles Poetics is considered the guide to a well written tragedy his methods have been used for centuries. In Aristotles opinion, plot is the most important aspect of the tragedy, all other parts such as character, diction, and thought stem from the plot. Aristotle defines a tragedy as an imitation ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (391 words, 1 pages)

Matthew SinrodDr. DoyleEng 1025598"Themes in "The Grapes of Wrath"John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California February 27th 1902. He was the third of four children and the only son of John Ernst Steinbeck II, manager of a flour mill, and Olive Hamilton Steinbeck, a former teacher. Steinbeck said of his ... Read More

An Analysis of the Three Themes in Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner (1003 words, 2 pages)

Oftentimes, in literature, a certain theme is established to be considered while reading the writing. These themes are used to remind the reader about the background of the book, or to express a message throughout the book. Some books have more than one theme, to express more than one message. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad (957 words, 2 pages)

The Secret Sharer by ConradIn the many critical articles that we have read in class on Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" many of the authors believed that a secret that was being shared with the reader. They also believed that the secret is Leggett and the captain are sexually attracted ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes of Slavery in the Tempest by William Shakespeare (491 words, 1 pages)

Slavery in The Tempest Slavery occurs on a widespread basis in The Tempest. Occurrence of slavery to many of the characters, all in different ways, helps to provide the atmosphere for the play. The obvious slaves are not the only slaves, as Prospero has basically got everybody entranced when he ... Read More

The Recurring Themes of Blindness in King Lear by William Shakespeare (1491 words, 3 pages)

In Shakespeare's "King Lear" the issue of sight against blindness is a recurring theme. Blindness, in Shakespeare, is a mental flaw some characters posses, and vision is not derived from physical sight, it includes mental intuitiveness. King Lear and Gloucester are the two examples Shakespeare incorporates this theme into. Each ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Themes of Love and Hate in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1204 words, 3 pages)

ROMEO AND JULIETConsumed by Fire- by Scott WaltersI hate and I love. Why I do so, perhaps you ask.I know not, but I feel it and I am in torment.Gaius Valerius CatullusToo hot, too hot!William Shakespeare, The Winter's TaleFor a love story, Romeo and Juliet has more violence and bloodshed ... Read More

An Analysis of the Actuality of Themes in Shakespeare’s Hamlet (1895 words, 3 pages)

One of the most unique things about the play Hamlet (with Hamlet playing the main character) is the way relationships between the main and lesser characters have not changed from Shakespeares time period in which he wrote this play to the modern dilemmas of today. The character Hamlet relates through ... Read More

The Themes of Honor in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (649 words, 2 pages)

1998 07 DecemberWilliam Shakespeare portrays honour as the theme in his play, nonetheless, the theme of dishonour is illustrated in many of the characters. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the theme of honour is displayed, however the theme of dishonour is also focussed. Shakespeare wants the play to be seen as honourable, ... Read More

Family Bonds and Loyalty as the Crucial Themes of Antigone, a Play by Sophocles (1007 words, 3 pages)

After reading Antigone, one might feel that there is lacking a dialogue between Antigone and Haimon before their deaths. Sophocles does not include any direct communication between the two lovers during this drama. The reader might assume that such a conversation could have taken place but was not included by ... Read More

A Look at the Themes Characterizing the Baroque Period (1635 words, 3 pages)

The baroque period was characterized by a heroic, dramatic and emotional theme. With well know names like Rembrant, Bach, Pennini, Caravaggio, Bernini, Tintoretto, Velasques, Poussin, Handel, and Rubens, the period produced many popular pieces of music and art. The art of the period was filled with movement, light versus shadow, ... Read More

Demystifying the Themes in the Film Exotica (1336 words, 3 pages)

Demystifying ExoticaLet me ask you something gentlemen. What is it that gives a schoolgirl her special innocence? Her sweet fragrance? Fresh flowers? Light spring rain? Or is it her firm young flesh inviting your every caress, enticing you to explore the deepest, most private secrets? "Exotica" is an Atom Egoyan ... Read More

An Analysis of Major Themes in Star Trek an American Television Series (1478 words, 3 pages)

INTRODUCTIONTelevision programs provide one of the most popular forms of entertainment today. From The Simpsons to The X-Files, television shows amuse, shock, sadden, and excite us by turns. Television does more, however, than simply entertain. Television shows are cultural products, and as such, they reflect, reinforce, and challenge cultural ideas. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in the Nobles (1417 words, 2 pages)

Being a blue blooded Brit, and all that, I decided to write my piece on how historians view Dunkirk. My earliest thoughts on it were shaped by early black and white war films with noble Tommies against vile Huns, gallantly beating out their escape, while under heavy attack. The truth ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013