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...

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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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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 ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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