While literary theory may seem divorced from reality, I believe it can illuminate our tangible struggles with identity. Through my major work, I wish to demonstrate the value of literary theory in articulating this postmodern phenomenon. ... This mode is appropriate for relating literary theories to real-life experiences in my quest to subvert the popular assumption that literary theory is an esoteric pursuit that is irrelevant to our lives. ... Further, I will use the maturation of my protagonist to mirror the evolution of literary theory. ... To address the current challenge of authent...

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Nabokov uses a great deal of irony to make the reader aware of the lacking self-reflection of the main characters, and because of the lack of authentic historical references (besides the allusion to Greek mythology) this novel this is more fiction that factual. Consequently, Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire shows how an author can use new techniques and approaches to create a literary masterpiece, without a specific audience in mind. ... This imagined fictional tale creates room for interpretation, and although the reader may not be interested in literary history, or even realize the refere...

• Word Count: 461
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• Grade Level: Graduate