Order now

themes Essay Examples

2065 total results

Many Themes of The Tale of Two Cities (742 words, 2 pages)

The Tale of Two Cities has many assorted themes. The themes are interconnected with each other. Theme plays a big part in the plot a book. The opinions formed by the audience, of the characters, are also affected by the themes in a book. Three themes in this book are ... Read More

Themes of Relationships, Intimacy and Sexuality in J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye (437 words, 1 pages)

Relationships, Intimacy, Sexuality I think that Holden is very afraid of sex and that maybe he doesn't even like girls. Perhaps he just pretends to like girls so that no one makes fun of him. I have many reasons as to why I think this. For example, Sunny, the prostitute, ... Read More

A Biography of Sylvia Plath The Famous 20th Century American Poet That Focuses of Tragic Themes (740 words, 1 pages)

Sylvia Plath was a remarkable twentieth century American poet. Her poetry focused on depression, aspects on suicide, death, savage imagery, self-destruction and painful feelings of women. Plath attempts to exorcise the oppressive male figures that haunted her life served as one of the fundamental themes in her poetry. Her poetry ... Read More

The Main Themes in Arabian Nights Translated by Richard Burton (1065 words, 2 pages)

In Richard Burton's translation of "Arabian Nights", several stories revolve around three ideas sex, lies, and violence. It seems that one idea hinges on another and the stories use one to justify the other. This paper will explore the use of sex, lies, and violence and their interdependence on one ... Read More

Major Themes in The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (935 words, 2 pages)

The Good Earth In the novel, The Good Earth, many themes emerge. One of the most significant themes is relationship 1.) the relationship between Wang Lung and his land, 2.) between Wang Lung sand the women in his life, and 3.) between rich and poor. The land is the source ... Read More

Themes of The Ghost Road by Pat Barker (713 words, 1 pages)

Themes of The Ghost Road, by Pat Barker Exploitation Britain (Western Europe in general) was a society of exploitation. Barker appears to be saying that any society that allows the inequalities of early 20th Century Britain, while thinking itself completely fair and civilised, is sick at heart - bad things ... Read More

An Analysis of Setting and Themes in Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1043 words, 2 pages)

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest We, being members of society do not have the authority to judge whether people are sane or insane. Some may say that others are insane but we are all a little bit crazy. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, a novel written by Ken ... Read More

An Analysis of War Themes in the Things They Carried by Tim OBrien (807 words, 1 pages)

It was necessary and crucial to for The Things They Carried to be written anachronistically and in short story form to convey the messages and themes of the novel. Tim OBrien would not have succeeded in communicating his points to the reader if the novel was written as one long ... Read More

The Style, Setting and Themes of Much Ado about Nothing, a Comedic Play (1734 words, 3 pages)

Much Ado About Nothing is primarily a play about gossip.Indeed, what does the title mean? It indicates a big fuss about a trifle, and by the end this is exactly what happens. All of Claudio's accusations will come to nothing, causing the play to end the same way as if ... Read More

An Analysis of the Morality Themes in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1283 words, 2 pages)

The dominant morality in Tennessee Williams Cat on a Hot Tin Roof can not be discussed in terms of a single, easy-to-understand theme. Rather, I detected a number of disturbing themes in this play which, unfortunately, also seem to be present in our modern society. These themes explain much of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in the Prince by Machiavelli (381 words, 1 pages)

For centuries Machiavellis The Prince has inspired spirited debate. To some it is a political primer in ruthlessness. To others, it is a practical treatise on the methods necessary to succeed in a world of treason, ambition, and ego. And now, it is one of the most compelling business books ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in the Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli (2783 words, 5 pages)

The fourteenth century was an exciting time in Italy. Liberation from old traditions brought about a new interest in the arts and literature. The church's doctrine was no longer the sole basis of scholarly work. New ideas and concepts started to emerge which were unlike anything heard since the fall ... Read More

A Brief History of Machiavelli and His Most Famous Work the Prince and Its Themes and Ideas (1518 words, 2 pages)

MACHIAVELLI THE PRINCE Themes and Ideas During Machiavellis time, society was much different than it had been for previous philosophers. Instead of storing up good works, so as to enjoy paradise, as the medieval man did, the Renaissance man was interested in all things, enjoyed life, strove for worldly acclaim ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Pride and Wrath in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (626 words, 1 pages)

Macbeth In Shakespeares Macbeth there are many themes that relate to characters, but two that stand out are the themes of pride and wrath. Different characters throughout the play show each of these themes. The pride and wrath that you see in each of the characters also develop and change ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Murder and Female Dominance in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1785 words, 3 pages)

This dead like butcher and his fiend like queen" is this a fair description of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? Malcolm made the remark "This dead like butcher and his fiend like queen," when he was crowned as the king of Scotland, after Macbeth's reign of terror. It becomes questionable upon ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Love and Money in the Movie Indecent Proposal (703 words, 1 pages)

Love or Money What would you do, if you were offered a million dollars? But in order to receive the money, there was one requirement. Would you accept the offer? Most people would say, "it would depend on the requirement". In the movie "Indecent Proposal" (based on novel by Jack ... Read More

The Themes of Love and Lust in Shakespeare Sonnets (438 words, 1 pages)

Love and Lust in Shakespeare sonnets Shakespeare sonnets are on a variety of themes such as time, love, gender, politics, sexuality, law, methaphysics and many others. They express strong feelings and strong arguments. However shakespeare struggle with love and lust is evident in his sonnets. Troughout the reading of Shakespeare ... Read More

The Themes of Survival and the Loss of Innocence in Lord of the Flies by William Golding (954 words, 2 pages)

In the human world, there is a subtle line between civilization and savagery. Many would like to think that they would never cross this line, but even the most wary can be pushed off the their platform of society and organization, into a world of savagery and chaos. In Lord ... Read More

The Themes of Love and Relationship in a Poem by John Donne (268 words, 1 pages)

Song This poem by John Donne is about a relationship with him and his lover. In this relationship he has to leave even though he does not want to. He compares their separation to death and says since they go through small separations like these that they will be ready ... Read More

The Themes of Racism and Jealousy in the Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (782 words, 2 pages)

In the novel The Sun Also Rises, by Ernest Hemingway, a reader is forced to decide weather the spite that the Jake has for Chon originates from Jake"s racist background, or his deeply seeded jealousy of Chon for having a brief affair with Brett. Even though it is clear that ... Read More

The Themes of Selfishness and Passion in Tragedy Medea (970 words, 3 pages)

Throughout "Medea," both Jason and Medea make choices which can be considered selfish, passionate, reasonable, and sometimes made with careful judgment. For example, Medea's murder of her brother, her murder of her own children, Jason's marriage to Glauce, and his acceptance of the fact that Medea calms down so quickly ... Read More

The Themes of Anger, Hate and Envy in a Play the Glass Menagerie (2493 words, 3 pages)

For a play to be full of anger, hate and envy implies that there is no room for other emotions such as happiness, sympathy and sadness. It implies that the play revolves around hateful, angry and envious characters and that the audience feels no other emotions reflected from the characters ... Read More

The Themes of Irony, Values and Realism in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1144 words, 2 pages)

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.(pg.1) The first sentence of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice is perhaps the most famous opening of all English comedies concerning social manners. It encapsulates the ambitions of ... Read More

The Themes of Death and Immortality in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1005 words, 2 pages)

"The greatest of us are those who are always misunderstood." A quote that always comes to mind when I see people in the world who are judged on physical appearance rather than the inside qualities that never manage to shine through. People who judge by the way one may look ... Read More

Themes of Storytelling and Healing in The Wounded Storyteller’s by Arhur Franks (1209 words, 2 pages)

Storytelling and Healing A Relationship of Mutuality "I will put my words in his mouth and he will speak to them all." (Deut 1818) Though Arthur Franks "The Wounded Storyteller's" primary theme is centered around illness, it has a deeper underlying context. The Wounded Storyteller is a thorough and comprehensive ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Violence and Innocence in the Poems The Dolls Museum in Dublin and Inscriptions by Eavan Boland (1745 words, 3 pages)

Nowhere can be found a land without violence. But nowhere but Ireland can be found a land with more violence. Eavan Boland uses the theme of violence in many of the poems that she writes. In some way, shape, or form, violence is incorporated and used to explain loss, grief, ... Read More

The Themes of Lonliness and Inablity to Grow up in the Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (1679 words, 2 pages)

HOLDENS LONLINESS AND HIS INABLITY TO GROW UP Holden is essentially a loner. His biggest problem is that he is very depressed because he has no one to talk to. Although Holden is friendly with many people at school, and although he has several friends in New York, he is ... Read More

The Themes of Guilt and Adultery in the Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne (2741 words, 4 pages)

Guilt in The Scarlet Letter Generally, guilt would be expected to weaken ones character however, in some cases, it can actually strengthen ones character. In The Scarlet Letter, Hester and Dimmesdale both experience guilt for their sin of adultery. An illegitimate child results from their sin, and since Hesters husband ... Read More

Themes of Violence and Hatred in Eminem’s Music (1513 words, 2 pages)

A white rapper streams out and bust rhymes as sweat drips down his face. He thrusts his hands in a gangster rhythm and jumps viciously forwards and backwards as his face snarls with intimidation. The audience bounces along to the beat and listens word for word as the lyrics continuously ... Read More

The Themes of Anger, Hate, Evil, Good, Pureness and Manipulation in the Play Crucible (1041 words, 3 pages)

It was a play with tremendous feelings with many inside twists hidden in the archives of the true story. It was a play with emotional feelings feelings of anger , hate, and evil, yet feelings of manipulation, good, and pureness. It was the Crucible. A fireball of guilt, evil, and ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013