Questions tagged [theme]
Questions about the theme or themes of one or more works of literature. "Theme" refers to a central idea or message in a literary work. A theme typically unifies the literary work and should not be confused with a "motif", which is a (smaller) recurring element; see the tag [motif].
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How is the theme of innocence featured in the Turn of the Screw?
I noticed that in the novel The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, there is a theme of innocence. It's really shown through how the governess perceives Miles and Flora at first, but then as she ...
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What is the first work of literature to reference existentialism?
Taking a class on existentialism and literature and I'm curious how far back the idea has been referenced in literature. What is the first work of literature to express the ideas of existentialism?
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How do Hamlet's thoughts and doubts about the afterlife affect him?
In Hamlet, there are many references to the afterlife, god, and what the consequences of his actions are.
My question is this: Did Hamlet's pre-conceptions about the afterlife ultimately affect his ...
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Are "the meaning of life", art, and in particular "the life of an artist" themes in Chekhov's drama "The Seagull"?
Are "the meaning of life", art, and in particular "the life of an artist" themes in Chekhov's drama "The Seagull"?
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Do Daniel Handler's novels for adults share themes or tone with his Lemony Snicket work?
Daniel Handler's A Series of Unfortunate Events, written under his Lemony Snicket pseudonym, delves into a great many intriguing themes -- the blindness and dysfunctionality of modern society; living ...
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Is there a central theme in I, Robot?
In the book I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, the author wrote several short stories, all usually revolving about robots of different types. It's possible to interpret the short stories with many different ...
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