He becomes more aware of the world as denoted in the final passage of the story, "I saw myself as a creature driven and derived by vanity- The literary devices used by the authors are excellent methods of relaying meaning and content from the story as well as describing the characters. ... The authors use various tools to give the reader a better understanding of the main themes in each of the two short stories. ... The literary devices described also associate the narration with the characters' state of being. The use of the narrators and all of their associated diction, literary devices...

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• Grade Level: High School

The various literary elements each contribute considerably to work's overall effect as wished to be presented by the author. ... The circumstances of the life of the narrator also present several themes, thus making this element Salinger's literary focus. ... These meanings are clearly themes. Theme is used most effectively by J.D. ... Although these aspects of the composition may lend themselves to other literary elements, they primarily play a vital role in depicting the book's various themes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Theme Descriptions of As I Lay Dying William Faulkner portrays all of his themes in the actual human drama of the South, where William Faulkner grew up. ... ("SparkNotes") Faulkner's master-theme is the inescapable need for man to find communal ties, which the individual's selfhood depends upon. ... This underlines one of the main themes, the inadequacy of language to demonstrate experience. ... Dewey Dell truly is a creator of earthly existence, serving as a literary figure of reality and facts. ... The themes that were relied on included: isolation of the characters within thei...

• Word Count: 1564
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Isolation or loneliness is one of the main themes in the story. ... The narrator highlights this theme using imagery in describing nature. ... The second important theme is Sylvia's need for freedom. The heron symbolises this theme as it is a bird, which can fly. ... The author has successfully employed these literary techniques of concrete imagery and symbolism to enrich the plot and our understanding of the central characters. ...

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In both pieces of work, the authors" initial method to the development of theme is the style in which they have written. ... While style may contain several components, the two that are the most complimentary to the theme is the literary devices and syntax. In the novel The Gift of Asher Lev, an atmosphere pertinent to the theme of rebellion is created through the strategic use of syntax. ... Another form of style involves the usage of literary devices to draw awareness to the theme. ... This is the reason that the setting of the events is important for the significance of the theme. ...

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He climbs" This literary technique is used very well in this poem and it does well to accentuate the slowness of the old man's actions, again emphasising his weak body. The theme of "In the Snack Bar" is a well thought out one that comes to light in the final paragraph. ... There are many underlying themes to this poem, disability perhaps being the most obvious and how persons with disabilities must remain strong inside even when their body is weak. I, however, do not believe this is the most important theme in the poem. ...

• Word Count: 917
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• Grade Level: High School

Eyes are perhaps one of the most significant icons of such literary piece, as they illustrate not only crucial themes within the novel, but also the character's most intimate longings and life contemplations. Through such symbolic literary device, Firdaus reveals an unceasing quest for ultimate (almost divine) revelation, constantly seeked through eyes of impelling, resolute characters. Leitmotifs are perhaps the most reiterative use of eye symbolism, as the author portrays both negative and positive themes through Firdaus interpretation of gaze. ... It is not only through Iqbal and ...

• Word Count: 1379
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The stories themselves are very different, however the literary elements are quite similar. ... The authors of these two stories use character and symbol among many others, to illustrate the common themes of "A Hunger Artist" and "Araby.... Plot structure is another literary element that is common between these two stories. ... When all the themes and symbols are put together, such as separation, time, frustration, and heartache they make the characters who they are. ...

• Word Count: 1024
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Literary Analysis Language Arts- 8th Grade: Kovach Alisha Rush May 20,2002 THE OUTSIDERS SETTING: The Outsiders is about a group of gang members in a rival for the simple fact of that it's been that way. ... THEMES: Major Theme: Pony resents the fact that the Socs have nicer things than the Greasers. ... Secondary Theme: Even though Pony was born into poverty he receives encouragement from his deceased friend telling him that people should be judged for who they are and not for who their appearanc...

• Word Count: 1021
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• Grade Level: High School

Literary Analysis Discuss the theme of madness in the play. What does it mean to "go mad" and who fits that defenition? Madness plays a large role throughout this thorough play from Shakespeare, from small notions that anger one another to killing each other, all associated to a sole anger li...

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• Grade Level: High School

This modern literary classic and Nobel Prize winner talks about simple survival and the challenges you'd have to face. ... Throughout the book, the author makes substantial use of symbols to present the themes and dramatic conflicts of the novel. ...

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Bryony Tallis is the younger sister whose literary skills are often belittled by her older sister Celia. ... The usual themes of truth and honor are touched upon in this novel, but each new theme ushers in personal growth of the characters, especially Briony. Some of the themes include imagination and of the effects that time has on an event. ...

• Word Count: 1611
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Gilman uses the literary device of character to convey the lack of communication between the narrator and her husband/society. ... A theme which is highlighted through this story is communication, or in this case, a lack of it. ...

• Word Count: 1134
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Death, taking the role of the antagonist as a supernatural force of natural, is usually portrayed as a negative theme or character because the embers of our being rests within his hand but, as the story states early on, he is the most just. ...

• Word Count: 1368
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• Grade Level: High School

As in any great literary work, both accounts engage the mind in such a way as to find a suitable explanation for their behaviors and their feelings. ... The theme of both stories is obviously the concept of one seeing and coming into contact with their own personage. ...

• Word Count: 1660
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Color Purple and The Joy Luck Club portray a similar theme, because female main characters experience personal misfortunes and male/female relationships which ultimately lead to the discovery of their true identity. ... An excerpt of literary criticism which suits this story well, is "Personal misfortunes and the effects of war have tested the woman's allegiance to traditional ideas, at times challenging them to violate convention in order to survive. ...

• Word Count: 3758
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School