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The Timeless Themes in the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (425 words, 1 pages)

The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel I have read many times and will probably read again many more times. It is my favorite novel. Although this book takes place in the Jazz Age it could easily be taking place today. The Great Gatsby along with its ... Read More

The Complicated Themes in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet (1098 words, 2 pages)

The play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, by William Shakespeare being of such a complicated variety of themes, contains many different story lines as well as being very extensive in nature makes it quite a challenge to be produced and acted. On paper, the reader can translate things, as they like. ... Read More

The Different Themes in the Selected Passage of Book Five of The Odyssey by Homer (1090 words, 2 pages)

In the selected passage of book five, there are many different themes present. Many of these themes can only be appreciated once you look deeper into the meaning of the text and take the whole book into account. These passage from the book five describes Odysseus actions once he has ... Read More

An Analysis of Major Themes on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (585 words, 2 pages)

Kinda like Huck , this heres bout truesome stretchin, but mostly true. Now I dont know Huck Finn or Mr. Twain personal, but I know bout em. Theres some thangs you oughta know bout the feud he told bout in his story what might put some more paint on the ... Read More

Exploring the Themes in Michael Ondaatje’s “In the Skin of a Lion” (1237 words, 2 pages)

"Let me now re-emphasise the extreme looseness of the structure of all objects" How Ondaatje makes use of "loosness" in the novel.In In The Skin Of A Lion by Michael Ondaatje, the extreme looseness of the structure of all objects is carried into the themes, characters and into the nature ... Read More

A Comparison of Themes in To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell and Flea by John Donne (970 words, 2 pages)

The seventeenth century was an era of beautiful poetry. Two poets in particular, Andrew Marvell and John Donne, wrote carpe diem poetry full of vivid imagery and metaphysical conceits. Each conveyed the message of "living for the now." This message can be clearly seen in the poems "To his Coy ... Read More

An Analysis of the Many Themes in Elie Wiesel’s Novel “Night (678 words, 1 pages)

There are many themes in the novel Night, by Elie Wiesel some of these include loss of faith, father-son relationships, food and hunger, and disbelief. One of the most interesting theme is the father-son relationship. This theme can be seen throughout the novel with many fathers and sons. Elie has ... Read More

An Introduction to the Analysis of the Central Themes in the Literature by Hobbes and Locke (1296 words, 2 pages)

The formation of government is one of the central themes for both Hobbes and Locke. Whether or not men naturally form a government, or must form a government, is based on mans basic nature. According to Hobbes, a government must be formed to preserve life and prevent loss of property. ... Read More

The Themes of Death and Loss in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (502 words, 2 pages)

The novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is about two ranch hands, George and Lennie. George is a small, smart-witted man, while Lennie is a large, mentally- handicapped man. They are trying to raise enough money to buy their own ranch, by working as ranch hands. During the ... Read More

An Analysis of Major Themes in Our Town by Thornton Wilder (451 words, 1 pages)

Thornton Wilders Our Town spans twelve years in the life of Grovers Corners, New Hampshire. Throughout this time period the play portrays both routine daily life and major events in the lives of George Gibbs, Emily Webb, and their families. Present throughout is the Stage Manager who gives informal commentary ... Read More

An Analysis of Major Themes in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (795 words, 4 pages)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The title of the novel Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, can be interpreted as a theme running through the novel. Pride, observed Mary, . . . is a very common failing, I believe. By all that I have ever read, I am convinced ... Read More

The Themes of Pride and Prejudice in Jane Austen’s Novel Pride and Prejudice (828 words, 1 pages)

"Blindness"The dictionary definition of pride is a sense of one's proper dignity or value. The dictionary definition of prejudice is an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand without knowledge of the facts. When you add these two themes together, you get the book "Pride and Prejudice." The very basis of ... Read More

The Themes of Reality and Illusion in Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard (1138 words, 3 pages)

Giraud 1Reality, Illusion and Foolish PrideIn the play "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov set in Mrs. Ranevsky's estate and " A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen set in Helmers' flat the protagonists shape the story. In both plays the protagonists' mental beliefs combine reality and illusions that shape the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Main Themes in Robert Merrick’s and Andrew Marvell’s Poems (465 words, 1 pages)

Robert Herrick and Andrew Marvell are both well know seventeenth century poets. Herrick' s "to the Virgins to Make Much of Time" and Marvell' s "To his Coy Mistress" have basically the same themes which are that one should not waste time, one should not be coy, and one should ... Read More

The Themes of Sin in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1179 words, 2 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter is centered around various themes. Sin, Puritanical beliefssociety, and faith are the main three themes that are discussed in this essay. Hawthorne develops these themes through many different symbols in his novel. Going beyond the obvious symbols being the scarlet letter, we can find ... Read More

An Analysis of the Relationship Between Main Themes in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1536 words, 3 pages)

There are two main themes that Hawthorne he uses in the novel both are related. Through his diction Hawthorne seems to emphasize the severity of Puritan law as a theme, the other is the strictness of Puritan society. In the opening chapter he carefully describes the prison as an ugly ... Read More

A Discussion of the Themes in Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin (1234 words, 2 pages)

I think people ought to do what they want to do, what else are they alive for. (49) This thought is what is reflected in both Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin and Pauls Case by Willa Cather. Both Baldwin and Cather illustrate the problem of a young man growing up ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (599 words, 1 pages)

There are many major themes in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, some more present than others, for instance, honor and pride which lead to manipulation (domination) and finally, the game itself. These are three themes that get the audience interested in the story and give them an appetite for ... Read More

An Analysis of Characters, Themes, Settings and Quotes in Kate Chopin’s Awakening (577 words, 2 pages)

The AwakeningCharactersEdna PontellierEdna is married to a man who expects perfection of her as a wife. He does so mostly because of the image he needs for success. She does not love him, and begins seeing other men Alcee, her lover, and Robert, a man she adores. She then realizes ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Major Themes in Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (1135 words, 2 pages)

In the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad one of the major themes is the perversity of the Congo. What is good and evil in the European world becomes distorted and hazy in the heart of Africa. To the outside world white is good and black is evil it ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights (1033 words, 2 pages)

The Various Themes in Wuthering HeightsIn the novel "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bront, many relevant themes were portrayed. In this essay, I will be discussing the five most poignant themes, which in my opinion are "Good versus Evil","Revenge", "Status Education","Love" and "Selfishness". I feel that all these themes are equally ... Read More

Themes of Time and Guilt in I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen (966 words, 6 pages)

Time and GuiltIn Tillie Olsen's narrative "I Stand HereIroning," I interpreted that there was a reflection ofthe loss of time and the sense of guilt between amother and daughter. This is displayed in the authorsword choice, point of view, imagery and tone. Olsen begins her narrative while ironing andtalking on ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1206 words, 2 pages)

Kerri ConnollyEnglish IIJune 13, 2000To Kill a MockingbirdThemes within the TextThe novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a rich text consisting of themes that were the harsh reality of the novels setting rural Alabama during the 1930s. Racism, discrimination, prejudice, and hatred are all among the issues that author Harper ... Read More

The Themes of Ignorance and Naiveness in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (667 words, 3 pages)

A) We all know that good literature expresses a theme. This is definitely the casein To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee plays with various universal themes that herreaders can relate to. I noticed that Lee made a point to show that ignorance andnaiveness are two totally different things. This is ... Read More

The Themes of Racism and Injustice in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (555 words, 1 pages)

Conflict In Harper Lees book, To Kill A Mockingbird, there are many examples of racism and injustice. During this time in history, racism was acceptable, and injustice was a problem in which everyone faced. Nobody likes to suffer from injustice, yet they do it to others. Racism and injustice were ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Character and the Themes in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness (1011 words, 5 pages)

Heart of Darkness 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 ... Read More

An Analysis of the Mood and Themes in The Love Song off J. Alfred Prufrock and Preludes by T. S. Eliot (1221 words, 4 pages)

WITH REFERENCE TO THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK AND PREDULES. DISCUSS HOW T.S. ELIOT CONVEYS MOOD AND THEMES. Both Prufrock and Preludes are based in the same rootless world of sordid tedium. In Prufrock Eliot is conveying a theme a strong theme and is based heavily in the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in James A. Michener’s Works (1739 words, 3 pages)

James A. Michener is often regarded as a literary outsider. Despite his vast works that have sold millions of copies and delighted readers everywhere, his blunt approach to literature has brought him much criticism. Despite his lack of many literary vehicles to convey his ideas, his works do contain several ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes and Other Aspects of Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1550 words, 2 pages)

I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGSI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography of the life of Maya Angelou. The book begins with the divorce of her parents, and Maya and her brother Bailey moving from St. Louis to Stamps, Arkansas, where their grandmother lives. Maya deals ... Read More

The Themes of Guilt, Duty, and Love in James Joyce’s The Dead and Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure (2318 words, 3 pages)

Guilt, Duty, and Unrequited Love Deconstructing the Love Triangles in James Joyces The Dead and Thomas Hardys Jude the Obscure"Its no problem of mine but its a problem I fight, living a life that I cant leave behind. But theres no sense in telling me, the wisdom of the cruel ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013