"Repetitive verbiage" (Rideout pg 2) was another aspect contributing to Anderson's literary style. ... Apart from his style, Anderson's themes and subject matter are far from new. "The theme that dominates all Anderson's works [is] the conflict between organized society and the subconscious instincts of the individual" (Columbia pg 1585). ... This ironic twist helps develop the theme and capture the memory of the reader. With this said, it is now easier to understand the main theme of this story. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

One of the obviously fundamental aspects of poetry is the language used and the literary devices employed, and Rosetti's poetry is certainly no exception to this. ... In my opinion this poem has two main themes, both of which greatly contribute to the overall feeling of the poem. ... The second underlying theme in "A Dream" is on a symbolic level, to understand which, knowledge of Rosetti's life is necessary. ... The first theme shown is the speaker's evident awareness of her mortality. ... The second theme, which is much more subtle, is the speakers exploration of the thin divi...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The abstract theme of love is explored in Sonnet 43 and 18, written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and William Shakespeare respectively, through a range of metaphors, alliteration and repetition. ... Love, as a theme exists in poems, however differently, implying the many facets of this emotion. ... Additionally, the sonnets comprise of distinctive movements that highlight each of their unique aspects regarding the themes of love and eternity. ... Through skillful craftsmanship and varying literary devices, both the sonnets serve as exceptional pieces of poetry that truly encompass pure and abs...

• Word Count: 1172
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate