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How does manipulation of history serve as a theme?
It can show a government's disregard for truth and obsession with power, as seen in 1984.
How does the theme of wealth manifest?
Wealth can be portrayed to show a focus on pleasure and material possessions over morality, as seen in The Great Gatsby.
How is rejection of the adult world a theme?
It can illustrate a character's disillusionment with societal norms and 'phoniness,' like in The Catcher in the Rye.
What is the significance of unresolved tension as a theme?
It leaves the reader with a feeling of unease and can reflect the complexities of human emotions or the uncertainty of life.
How can waiting for meaning in life be a theme?
It can be used to reflect the futility of searching for purpose, as shown in Waiting for Godot.
What does Holden Caulfield's expulsion illustrate?
His rejection of the adult world and its 'phoniness'.
What role does Tom Buchanan play in The Great Gatsby?
He acts as an unseen force, a constant obstacle to Gatsby's goals.
Explain the significance of the quote: 'The government's manipulation of history'.
This highlights the government's disregard for truth and obsession with power, a key theme in 1984.