All Flashcards
What might a dark, oppressive forest symbolize?
A character's internal struggles, fear, or the unknown challenges they face.
What might a vast, empty plain symbolize?
Isolation, loneliness, or a lack of purpose in a character's life.
What might a decaying mansion symbolize?
Moral decay, the decline of a family or society, or the weight of the past.
How does literature explore the theme of societal influence on individuals?
By depicting characters conforming to or rebelling against group norms, and showing the power dynamics at play within those relationships.
How does literature explore the theme of personal transformation?
Through characters undergoing gradual or sudden changes in response to their experiences and relationships, revealing flaws or vulnerabilities.
How does literature explore the theme of disillusionment?
Often through epiphanies, where characters realize the falseness of their prior beliefs or romantic illusions.
How is the theme of the relationship between individuals and their environment explored in literature?
By showing how the setting shapes the character's actions and attitudes, and how characters interact with and change the setting.
What does it mean when a character has an epiphany?
It means that the character has a sudden moment of realization that causes the character to see something clearly for the first time.