In many literary works there are brave characters that are put to the test. ... Two literary works which support this quote are A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry and The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. By using different literary elements, the authors of these two works prove this quote to be true. ... In this story, the theme of racism is shown. ... In A Raisin in the Sun, the use of the literary element, theme, helps to show how even though something small can be a defeat, Walter Lee and his family do not lose heart over it and rise above it courageously. ...

• Word Count: 830
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a number of themes but the most important and significant are guilt, alienation, and redemption. ... Another theme that plays a big role is alienation; in order to amend or do penance for your sin you must be shown away by society The transference of guilt commences with Hawthorn's ancestors, and then it transfers to Hawthorne. ... Another important theme is redemption. ... Hawthorne has a number of themes in the Scarlet Letter, but the most significant are guilt, alienation and redemption. The main literary device that Hawthorne u...

• Word Count: 404
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorn used many literary techniques; such as, metaphor, imagery, and very serious tone. Throughout the novel the theme of sin, punishment, and redemption was portrayed through Hester Prynne on many ways and on many levels. An element of this theme is sin. ... The second element of this theme is punishment. ... The final element portrayed in this theme is redemption. ...

• Word Count: 611
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Allegory can be defines as a literary work with many symbols of a larger representation. As stated in The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction, "allegory usually includes themes such as innocence, charity and prudery."" ... A common theme during the story is nature. ... The themes of maturity and coming of age are also introduced in both of the stories. ...

• Word Count: 682
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The literary theme light versus dark is used by many authors to depict strong feelings in a story. ... The darkness is used to depict many scenes in the novel mainly because there is a lot of sin occurring, and sin is represented by the literary theme darkness. ... In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, the literary theme light versus dark plays a very important role. ...

• Word Count: 1649
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

To display these, the author uses several literary elements and techniques including characterization and mood. ... Another technique that Hawthorne used was theme. ... With it's immortal theme, and ability to speak to the reader, it is sure to stick around for centuries to come. ...

• Word Count: 566
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Realism is a literary form of writing. ... The literary form of Modernism, developing in the late 19th century, was greatly influenced by realism. ... Henry James was the first writer to introduce the theme of an American in Europe. ...

• Word Count: 813
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The Scarlet Letter Part two: Formal Literary Response 1.a. ... Identify a major theme of The Scarlet Letter. One major theme of The Scarlet Letter is that a dark hidden secret, unless the secret is told to others, causes pain and suffering to the beholder. ...

• Word Count: 781
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne's guilt of wrong committed by his Puritan ancestors was paramount in the development of his literary career. Nathaniel Hawthorne explored the themes of pride, sin, and the Puritan cycle in American writing in many of his works. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories "The Minister's Black Veil," "The Birthmark," and "Rappaccini's Daughter," the common theme of pride were presented throughout these stories. ... The writing of Hawthorne is marked by subtle imagination, curious power of analysis, and exquisite purity of diction (Themes). ... "Themes of Nathaniel...

• Word Count: 1442
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne's guilt of wrong committed by his Puritan ancestors was paramount in the development of his literary career. Nathaniel Hawthorne explored the themes of pride, sin, and the Puritan cycle in American writing in many of his works. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories "The Minister's Black Veil," "The Birthmark," and "Rappaccini's Daughter," the common theme of pride were presented throughout these stories. ... The writing of Hawthorne is marked by subtle imagination, curious power of analysis, and exquisite purity of diction (Themes). ...

• Word Count: 1373
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The beauty of this literary work is found in its broad array of themes. One of the primary themes is science versus nature. Another form of beauty in the work is the theme of preservation of nature. ... The term "earthly imperfection", which is used by Hawthorne, insinuates at the theme of science versus nature. ... The main focus of this work that contributes to its beauty is that the theme of corrupting nature can be relevant to today's society. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In "Rappaccini's Daughter" Hawthorne portrays the theme that when human beings tamper with nature, the results are disastrous. ... Hawthorne portrays the literary techniques of imagery and irony that interests the readers and makes them fell close to the characters. ...

• Word Count: 670
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

They have, in truth, a theme of origin, and with repetition the theme has become almost a tradition." ... This theme writes Leeb "is now a kind of literary legend, over a century old, and still going strong." ... His stories also carried warm themes and meaningful morals. ...

• Word Count: 2988
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Introduction In this research paper, we are going to deal with the short story 'Rappaccini's Daughter'. It is the work of the American romantic writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. Our topic is built around symbolism. In fact, after a first reading of the short story, we have noticed a list of symbols...

• Word Count: 9442
• Approx Pages: 38
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School