LITERATURE QUESTIONS
LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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an idea, like love, PLUS what I think the author is saying about the idea
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an idea, like love
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a quote from the piece, like “I am the darker brother”
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a summary of what the piece is about, like “A man hears what’s going on around him and says it’s America”
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are four main ways to express a theme in a story: Thoughts and conversations of characters. The feelings of characters in the story. The lesson the character(s) learn at the end of the story.
Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of a literary work is its central message or idea, usually expressed indirectly through its characters, plot, and symbolism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Love is one of the most universal themes in literature, as in life. In fact, the theme of love is underpins many of the stories we’ve discussed so far. Love can be a force for good that inspires people to sacrifice themselves for others, or a toxic force that drives people to madness or violence.
Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of love has been integral to English literature since its genesis. Over the centuries romantic love has been portrayed by literature in its many facets: shared love, impossible love, lost love, sexual love, spiritual love and, perhaps most often, unrequited love. Love’s impact on literature is profound.