Essay Theme Ideas

Word themes are used to describe the unifying idea by the development of characters and progression as well as the storyline development. These unifying aspects are developed over time to build a rapport with the reader and teach morals or values lessons in a subtle way. The theme gives the reader a chance to discover the lesson concepts and ideas instead of being told straightforward what they are. This is more entertaining for the reader to be engaged and connected with the story theme.

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Themes And Symbols

Essay #3 The two stories, "All Summer in a Day" and "Something Passed By" share key aspects about them that portray themes/symbols of the bad side of human nature and societal views. In the first story, the children lock up Margot in a locker and forget to let her out to see the sun for the first time in many years. In the second story, the doomscreamer is begging and yelling for help, yet everyone stands around and watches him sink under the ground. These parts in the stories make connections with the reader in the sense that they represent greatly how people in the world today behave and they can be analyzed in numerous different ways. To start, the story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury is almost solely based on the idea of the bad...show more content...

The whole story has numerous parts that give off their own message, but some are more relatable than others. As Liam McDonald says in his news article from "Super Crown Book News" in 1991, "it is the smaller incidents in which we see and experience what is the true richness of the book." This part of the article describes McCammons work similarly so what was said before. McCammons story in the beginning has a powerful scene right off the bat. A doomscreamer was going around yelling "Prepare for the end! Prepare to meet your Maker!" all over the town. Once he got near the two neighbors homes, he kept hollering his message when all of a sudden the ground underneath him sunk, and his ankles where already sinking in the concrete. He yells "Help me, brother!" to those watching him, but no one helps. The story describes him so innocently, saying that "His eyes begged like those of a lost puppy" yet no one helps. Johnny was about to help but he stopped and figured it was too late. The doomscreamer ended up being covered up almost all the way, with only his hands sticking out from the street. This next scene would prove to be very important in the correlation of the story with modern society. After this event, Gordon walked down and looked at the doomscreamers hand, only to find he had a watch. He decides to take the Rolex off the dead man's wrist. Afterwards the two neighbors talk to each other in a way that reassures their actions as being justified. Saying "Happened too fast to do anythin' about it. Didn't it, Johnny". The book "How To Write Horror and Get It Published" by Marc Cerasini has one point where he says about McCammons writing "there is simply nothing for individuals to react to nothing but other people." This correlates to the scene mentioned in "Something Passed By" since it's not about Get more content

Theme Of Capitalism In An Inspector Calls

In his play, An Inspector Calls, JB Priestley explores numerous ideas of responsibility. Priestley utilizes the setting of the play (1912) when socio–economic disparity between the upper and working class was high, and juxtaposes it with the social context of when the play was performed (1945), when aspects of socialism were growing rapidly in Britain. This creates dramatic irony and reflects the view of audiences first attending the play. He achieves this by using the mysterious nature of Inspector Goole, who pressures the upper–class Birling family to admit responsibility for the death of Eva Smith (a working class woman), to embody socialist Britain; exploiting the affluent and pompous Mr Birling to represent the unwillingness of Capitalism...show more content...

When Mr Birling was accused of firing Eva, he persistently defended his actions – citing the wages of the labour force and how "they wanted the rates raised ... I refused, of course". As Birling blankly denies a rise in production costs, it can be interpreted that he takes a business–minded, practical approach towards his workers and considers Eva Smith as a mere piece of labour. The phrase 'of course' at the end of his statement is important because it signifies finality – that Birling dismisses the idea of a wage rise as ridiculous. His view at the start of the play is furthered when he states: 'if we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody we'd had anything to do with, it would be very awkward, wouldn't it?' The phrase 'wouldn't it' highlights Birling's sarcasm towards the concept of interlinked responsibility – therefore indicating that he firmly decides to hold no accountability for any actions, and views social responsibility as nonsense. He justifies this principle with the adjective 'awkward' suggesting that Birling ignores his social responsibility because he would find it embarrassing and uncomfortable to help the working class. This relates to the attitudes of the upper–class during the setting of the play in 1912 – who found

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The writing style and diction of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde demonstrate key elements of Romantic writing. Engage with this statement with direct reference to the text and to features and ideas of the Romantic genre.

The Romantic era, when Stevenson was working on his novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Stevenson, 2014), was characterized by the rejection of faith in reason to faith in the senses. Most importantly Romanticism values freedom of the individual above all else. Stevenson uses these elements of Romanticism in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, which are demonstrated by the writing style and diction, to reinforce the central themes of the book.

The Romantic element of nature in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll...show more content...

Since Hyde's immunity to the control of others, his rebellion is what gives him his freedom Hyde represents is the essence of individuality that Romantic writing so often focuses on. Hyde thus becomes the epitome of rebellion and consequently individuality. Stevenson connects the idea of nature with individuality, which is represented by Hyde, by using the idea of a "sea of liberty." By describing the freedom that Hyde gives Jekyll with the image of something distinctly natural Stevenson associates nature with individuality and by doing so, reinforces the themes of rebellion and individuality in the novella. Hence, Stevenson's use of nature to represent that individuality demonstrates the use of Romantic elements in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Nature itself is of two sides, one of peace and tranquillity and the other an uncontrollable destructive force and this aspect of the duality in nature is representative of the larger theme of duality present in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson shows this element of duality by simultaneously being polite and horrific when Enfield is describing the incident where Hyde tramples a little girl. "Well, sir, the two ran into one another naturally enough at the corner; and then came the horrible part of the thing; for the man trampled calmly over the child's body and left her screaming on the ground."

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Blackrock Oral Presentation In the Blackrock text written by Nick Enright in 1996, there are many themes and ideas that are developed and looked at throughout. The main themes and ideas looked at throughout the text are; mateship, peer pressure, and violence. These themes and ideas are built throughout the play and have a great impact. Firstly Nick Enright uses a theme of mateship in the play. This is a huge part of the play and involves the core group of boys. After the incident Ricko comes to Jared asking him to lie to the police. Jared is stuck in a hard place as he doesn't want to dob on his mate but doesn't want to lie to the police. Ricko goes back to when he first met Jared saying "your turn to look after me" and "I would do it for you" in an attempt to get Jared to listen. This encourages the audience to decide between the two characters and determine, which one is in the right. In my opinion I believe that Jared should tell the truth to the police as mateship only goes so far and in this case...show more content... His mum then says, "why do you think, then?" and Jared said "there you're mates." This goes back to the idea of mateship only goes so far, and yet again it went to far. Jarred should have stepped in right from the beginning and stopped what happened but instead decided to stay quiet about the whole thing. This gets to think about how mateship affects society today and if it is that heavily involved in the youth today. A great example of this was shown not to long ago with the Essendon drug saga. The players all decided to keep it too themselves even though the allegations were being made the kept quiet and stuck as a team. Now they are worse off than if they spoke up but the made the decision to stick together. This shows that mateship is still involved in

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Throughout surviving Greek literature, many themes can be identified that give ideas about what life was like at the time of their origin. For example, themes such as honor and bravery are prevalent which exemplifies the importance of glory in ancient Greek men, which could be used to explain motives and behavior. Many themes, however, can go hand in hand to create a certain narrative. The theme of misogyny, combined with deceit and trickery, is prevalent in Hesiodic and Homeric literature through the descriptions of the treatment of women and how they exercise power.

According to Hesiod 's Theogony and Works and Days, the beautiful Pandora was the very first mortal woman to be created by the gods and goddesses of Olympus. She is named...show more content...

The fundamental sexism that is apparent in Hesiod's works reflects the Greek societal structure in the subjugation of women to men. When Pandora opened the jar and unleashed evils upon the world, her actions exemplify how women are regarded as burdens that cause problems. Furthermore, the ideas of marriage reflect the societal view that women were evils, necessary only for producing heirs. This misogynistic outlook is apparent not just in poems featuring mortal women, but also goddesses of Olympus. While goddesses such as Athena and Demeter are regarded highly for their intellect and strength, they too were portrayed as simply vessels to produce offspring for the gods. However, it is true that not all women in Hesiodic literature are regarded negatively. The Muses, for example, were highly acclaimed for their beauty and skills in the arts. Invoked in nearly every poem, they are a vital part of the ancient Greek poetry. Aside from this, one of the only means of exercising power as a woman in this time have is through their beauty and deceptive nature. For example, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, is also the goddess of deception. Because of this, she has the power to control the other gods and goddesses, giving her considerable power. This power of deceit is seen in many poems, including the famous works such as theIliad. Therefore, while women are depicted as subordinate to

What themes and ideas does Gwen Harwood explore in her poetry and how does she communicate her ideas to the reader

Gwen Harwood poems such as The Glass Jar and Prize–Giving illuminate concerns fundamental to human experience including life, death, spirituality and human fall from innocence explored abstractly through the prism of childhood experience. The use of binary opposites, metaphors, similes, musical motifs and biblical allusions allow for a multiplicity of responses and readings highlighting mythological, psychological, Freudian and feminist interpretation.

The Glass Jar illustrates the journey of a young boy from childhood innocence to maturity, knowledge and experience. The poem conveys the potential and possibilities of a...show more content...

Initially the professor is dignified and elevated – described as an "honored guest" and "humble". Through this technique the responder is able to recognize his importance and is also able to see his egotistical nature, as he compares himself to great artworks such as "Rodan's Thinker". As he surrenders to his temptation for the young school girl, though, a subtle shift in power is evident. Like the boy in The Glass Jar the professor is seduced by temptation and falls from grace.

"Prize–giving" uses a shift in tone to illuminate its thematic concerns. This is symbolized by the professor succumbing to the seductive nature of the girl. Colour motif such as "red" symbolizes passion and desire. The responder becomes aware that the professor is trapped by his attraction. This is also reinforced through the description of their handshake, which had "voltage"– symbolic of his sexual attraction. Music is also a recurring theme in Harwood's poetry and is seen here in references to "Mozart". Through the use of common themes and ideas to communicate Gwen Harwood's message, a plethora of techniques have been employed.

The poem then explores power perspectives and dwells specifically, on feminist andgender issues. The professor represents the patriarchal power of the past. The time of "calm age and power". The "girl with the titian hair" is symbolic of the feminist challenge to such patriarchal

Today, in this essay I will be talking about three pieces of literature. The names of the three literature pieces I will be discussing in this essay are Anthem by Ayn Rand, On being a hero by Elie Wiesel, and lastly a quotation by Marianne Williamson. To me, the common theme of all of these is unity and I will communicate I believe what joins all of them, I will also say why I thought choosing unity was the best option to unify all three pieces. I will be discussing why I choose unity as the common theme, why unity is a huge part of the three pieces, and why unity is an important idea to me.

I really like the Ayn Rand introduces the theme really well. The way that Ayn introduces the theme feels pretty generic to me in my eyes personally, though. I wish it was a little more indirect, to the point where it kinda ...show more content... I thought the moral of the story is sticking together and staying for a common cause. For example Equality 7–2521 went and read forbidden books that interested him and even though it was a sin he still did it knowing he could get in a lot of trouble for it. I thought in all of these pieces of literature, there is unity in all of them that brings them all together for a cause. I feel such unity is a good meaning throughout all of these pieces of writing.and I believe staying for a cause is essential in real life since if you stick together and stay for a cause is to show something you believe in and will stand up for. Nevertheless, I felt that "Anthem" by Ayn Rand is fairly plain and didn't have a spark in it that interested me about the

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Theme Of Idealism In The Great Gatsby

Of all the theme present in Francis Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the theme of trying to attain one's inner desires is the most apparent. For the duration of the novel, Fitzgerald demonstrating the disappointment that someone experiences from over expectations, with society only helps further amplify these desires. Throughout Fitzgerald's usage of the forces of nostalgia, materialism, and idealism in characters he demonstrates the destructive nature of these ideas on an individual. In his wild attempt at impressing Daisy, Gatsby is the prime example of a person influenced by idealism, nostalgia, and materialism. The first true expression of this is after Gatsby's party, when Nick comments"There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams– not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusions" (95). Amazingly, Fitzgerald uses Nick to show Gatsby over idealized idea of Daisy. Gatsby has used idealism and nostalgia to a dangerous point, where his entire life becomes what he believes Daisy will see as perfect. Furthermore, his desire for Daisy is something that causes him to only put himself at higher and higher risk, until his false reality collapses and he fails at winning over Daisy. Gatsby is as well idealistic in his approach to the movement of time and his expectation of getting a retry on his past. This is most evident when in a private conversation with Nick, Gatsby says "Can't repeat the past?" he

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Five Paragraph Themes

The III Effect of the Five Paragraph Theme article by Kimberly Wesley is more about persuading students to write other types of essays rather than just the common five paragraph essay that's been taught for countless years. In my opinion, I prefer not to write my essays in the five paragraph theme because it isn't remarkably conducive to not only high school students like me, but as well as other writers. As of my own experience in writing throughout my school years, there's no doubt in confessing that I have had more than three main ideas for a certain essay, while on the other hand, there have been essays where I would struggle to come up with even two ideas! According to a college student (my sister), I have been told that the FPT is not

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Perhaps one of the best known American classic novels, The Great Gatsby conveys a plethora of themes and addresses ideas relevant to the time period. Throughout the novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses eloquent descriptions and shocking events to capture the essence of the 1920s, while also using the period to tie in major thematic aspects. However, the first page plants the seeds of thought in the minds of reader, with the narrator looking back fondly on a distant memory. The first page ofThe Great Gatsby represents the major themes of social class, wealth, and deceit. The vast majority of characters in The Great Gatsby have either been born into or married into upper class families, high on the social ladder. Within the first few pages of the...show more content...

Perhaps one of the largest deceit based themes of the novel is that of adultery, with many characters participating in the secretive act. Firstly, the reader is introduced, along with Nick, to Tom Buchanan's lie, as he brings Nick with him to lunch saying "I want you to meet my girl" (24). Nick is somewhat disturbed by Tom's behavior, especially since he cares about Daisy, but never directly reveals any information, adding to Tom's secretive affair. As a matter of fact, throughout the book, Nick gains secrets from many characters, as they seem to trust his calm and friendly personality. According to Nick, this began long before his relocation to West Egg, as in the first page in looks back on his time in college, and how he "was privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men" (1). During The Great Gatsby Nick only amplifies this statement, weaving a web of lies and managing the secrets of others. Although most people trust Nick's charismatic personality, he holds critical information that has the potential to ruin anyone's plans. However, Nick prefers to keep these secrets and whispers, mulling them over until he fully understands the extent of the situation. Still, there are times when he feels guilty about what he knows, for example, after finding out that it was Daisy who recklessly ran over Myrtle Wilson, he "tossed half–sick between grotesque reality and savage, frightening dreams" (147). Everyone

Escaping Themes

The theme that has stood out to me the most so far is the idea of Escaping. It emerges a myriad of times throughout the course of the play. Not only does this mean a literal way but in a psychological way as well. The obvious appearance of theme occurs in the main character Tom. Tom wants to leave his household and establish a new life of his own because he seeks adventure and he believes his family is holding him back. He wants to escape his life to find a new one even though he knows he would be following in his vanished father's footsteps. In the eyes of the daughter Lauren, she wants to escape reality and her real life. Even though her family hides it they think of her as a cripple, as does everyone else, and she doesn't believe she

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My Antonia Themes

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In this novel, there are multiple themes laced through the text. Some noticeable at first read, while others are quite difficult to comprehend. One of the many themes in My ГЃntonia is nostalgia. The characters all seem to have a personal connection to the past. It's as if this connection triggers memories and emotions the characters felt while they were in that position. Connection to the environment is also another theme, but it is less nostalgic. These characters not only miss the memories and emotions, but they miss the surroundings. This theme is more symbolic as the environment is reflecting the character's personality or emotion. For example, Jim, one of the main characters, Get

Theme Of An Imaginary Life

The author suggests that all his writing is an attempt to achieve that state of perfect correspondence, 'against the whole of our cultural history' (Kavanagh 1986 p. 253). Malouf points out in the same interview that Western culture considers a mature point of view as being the point at which a person is most aware of himself/herself in a hard and clear way, separate from the rest of creation, and therefore having power over it. Through an attentive choice of words and use of language devoid of mere communication purposes, Malouf attempts to rehabilitate the primeval magical function of language. He individuates in art, the task of the restorer of the magic correspondence of language. Coming back to the novel, Malouf's character, Ovid, lives on the edge. Malouf has taken the idea of the edge much further than anybody else; it is perhaps not too inappropriate a paradox of language to say that the edge is at the centre of his work. But he would probably never have developed it as such a central theme if he had not been born in Australia. In an interview, to Julie Copeland, he elaborated on the suggestion that An Imaginary Life could only have been written by an Australian by saying that the polarity between the centre and the edge (Rome and the hinterlands, Europe and Australia) 'really only exists for those who are at the edge; the people at the centre just think of the centre'.15 For Ovid–the exiled Augustan poet in Malouf's novel, "the problem of being" is a...show more content...

Even as late as in 1817 this new land was to Reverend Sydney Smith "this remote part of the Earth" (ibid p. 9). Similarly Ovid's idea, in An Imaginary Life18 about his place of exile was again not very encouraging, when referring to it he says that "We are at the end of the earth" (An Imaginary Life, p.

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Theme Essay Theme

Theme Essay Don't judge a book by it's cover. This theme shows up all over the story "The Girl who was Born with only Two Arms and Two Legs" By Stuart Baum. People where they live have four arms and four legs. Judging happens in many ways. In this story it happens in two ways. First off, one judgeful way, in this book is looks. Secondly, another ways is acts and what happens. One appropriate reason, of judging, is disformity. For example, Quarta is deformed because she has two arms and two legs. In the story people call her a freak and barely anyone hangs out with her. This is significant because it shows people judging her by deformity and looks. Another person being judged is Shay. Shay has only two good working arms. Many people

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Identity is a state of mind in which someone recognizes/identifies their character traits that leads to finding out who they are and what they do and not that of someone else. In other words it's basically who you are and what you define yourself as being. The theme of identity is often expressed in books/novels or basically any other piece of literature so that the reader can intrigue themselves and relate to the characters and their emotions. It's useful in helping readers understand that a person's state of mind is full of arduous thoughts about who they are and what they want to be. People can try to modify their identity as much as they want but that can never change. The theme of identity is a very strenuous topic to understand...show more content...

As they tried to get adjusted in New York City it was very hard for them to do since their families wanted them to maintain their cultural roots but yet the girls wanted to be like everyone else was so that they could feel comfortable. Trying to adjust to their new way of life is very difficult especially in a city like New York where if you're not high–class you struggle along in often dangerous community which is something their mother doesn't want them to become exposed to. As they search for their cultural identity this also interferes with their personal identity. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents is story that is mostly told through Yolanda's point of view since she was the one that in the family that most struggle with her own identity. She was born in theDominican Republic but when she came to New York City everything changed. As she tried to accommodate herself she lost many of her old ways yet gained knowledge of the American ways. In Chapter 1 Yolanda returns to Dominican Republic after five years but she had changed a lot. It was hard for her to speak Spanish the way she used to before and also difficult to remember any cultural words. Her aunts explained to her that an "antojo" is a craving you have for something. At the thought of this she decided to go into the countryside and search for some "guavas". As Yolanda was in search for such fruits, two men with weapons asked her if Spanish if she needed help. "She has been too

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Themes are the basic and often widespread ideas explored in a literary work. The Crucible and Ethan Frome are two novels both focused on one main theme. In The Crucible the main theme was hysteria and in Ethan Frome it was desire. Both novels have very unique ways to express these themes throughout the stories.

Hysteria was a very obvious theme shown throughout the play, The Crucible. It was all started by a few young girls inSalem, Massachusetts. They were all dancing in the woods one night and were caught by Paris, the reverend in that small town. The next day two of the young girls were sick and would not move, talk, nor eat . The town began to start talk of witch craft...show more content...

She accused Elizabeth of witch craft and had her sent to jail. Ultimately, hysteria can only flourish because people benefit from it. It allows people to act on their true desires and hateful urges without following the rules given by society. The novel, Ethan Frome, was mostly centered around the desires of three people, Ethan Frome, Zeena Frome, and Mattie Silver. Ethan and Zeena have a passionless marriage, which makes it hard for Ethan to feel loved. So Ethan decides to turn to someone else someone that has a mutual desire for him, Mattie Silver. Ethan and Mattie had deep passion for one another despite the fact that Ethan is married to Mattie's cousin Zenna. They been trying to hide their feelings from the out side world, but their feelings for one another take over. They decided that if they couldn't be together now than they would be together in the after life. After Zenna chooses to kick Mattie out of their home Ethan says that he will drive Mattie to the train station. It is then they decide to try and commit suicide. They sled right into a tree at the bottom of the hill they had stopped to sled on. They both lived but were hurt very badly. This just proves to show how immense a desire for another human can become. It can take over your thoughts and actions leaving you to feel hopeless and aspirated at the same time. Themes help define they whole point of the literature. In Ethan Frome

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Main Idea Essay

Main Idea Essay: Lauren Bacall Hook: "Imagination is the highest kite one can fly." As i was performing a simple dance in our living room, I had a dream that i wanted to become a dancer. I wanted to make my dreams come true, so let me tell you how it all started and changed. Introduction and Background info (birthplace, birthdate, any relevant childhood info, relevant relationship info, etc.) I was born in the Bronx, New York. I was born on September 16, 1924. My birth name Betty Joan Perske. I am jewish. My mother's name is Natalie Perske, my father's name is William Perske, he was a salesman. Thesis: I've been known for two things throughout my life singing and acting. Main Idea 1: Acting career I was 19 when i started acting. Howard

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In the play Hamlet there are many themes that were brought to our attention; Madness, Revenge, Mortality, Religion, Incest, Family, and Death. In this essay we will be discussing two of these themes that we found intriguing, the two themes are Death, and Revenge.

(2.2.487–488) In Act 2Hamlet asks for a speech, and the First Player delivers a description of the killing of old, white haired King Priam. Pyrrhus (The Killer), swings his sword at King Priam, and misses, but King Priam ends up falling to the ground anyway. At that moment a tower crashes to the ground. For an instant, with his sword held above Priam's head, Pyrrhus listens to the rumble of the falling tower, but "after Pyrrhus' pause, / Aroused vengeance sets him new a–work." In this is scene Vengeance is Revenge but Pyrrhus does not represent the same kind of emotions that Hamlet has backing his intentions for revenge. The First Player weeps as he tells Hamlet the story of Queen Hecuba's grief for her husband. Hamlet thinks to himself that the First Player feels more strongly for Queen Hecuba then Hamlet does for his father. Hamlet begins to unravel and realize that he's still talking rather than taking action.

O, vengeance! Why, what an ass am I! This is most brave, That I, the son of a dear father murder'd, Prompted to my revenge by heaven and hell, Must, like a whore, unpack my heart with words, And fall a–cursing, like a very drab, A stallion! Fie upon't! foh! (2.2.581–587). Hamlet decides that instead of taking revenge he will see if the ghost is telling the truth or not. He says that he wants to take revenge but does not have the heart in him to do it. This helps to develop the play because we see that Hamlet is reluctant to take revenge for his father because he doesn't really know the truth of what happened. After the death of Hamlet's father Hamlet is obsessed with the idea of death. He ponders both the spiritual aftermath of death, embodied in the ghost, and the physical remainders of the dead, such as by Yorick's skull and the decaying corpses in the cemetery. The question of his own death plagues Hamlet as well, as he repeatedly contemplates whether or not suicide is a morally legitimate action in an unbearably painful world.

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In the story Dark They Were And Golden Eyed, by Ray Bradbury, a great story that he develops themes of fear, change and symbol and label. The author uses techniques of similes, metaphors and personification that explain and convey them to the reader very powerfully.

A clear and important theme developed in the story by Ray Bradbury through the use of personification is fear. In the sentence, ?The fear was never gone? it lay with Mr and Mrs Bittering, a third unbidden partner at every midnight talk?. The author creates fear among the humans by using personification to show the unbidden partner as a person, but we recognise what it really is. Ray Bradbury is trying to show that the unbidden partner is fear becoming real.. There was...show more content...

As I held my breath and trying to get to the surface, I felt like I was not going to get up again. Then I felt we were slowing down and I slowly came up from a couple of metres of water and I felt relived as I got up and walked onto the shore. The fear and change is discussed in this short story are connected because the Bitterings are constructed to be very fearful of change that may be happening.

The second theme, that Ray Bradbury discusses is the change occurring around Mr and Mrs Bittering. In the story, it is said that very dim gold flecks are starting to appear in the eyes of the humans. Also, the plants that they are growing onMars are changing in colour, as is the taste of food. These show change, everything is changing and is out of the Bitterings control. With the food and their bodies changing, this is presented as creating a great fear inside the character. One I experience fear that was when I moved from our farm into the city. It was the biggest change of my life, moving from 20,000 acre of land surrounding me to only Вј of an acre. This created great fear inside me because I have never lived in a town before or gone to a school with 500 students. I felt claustrophobic in town and scared. The Martians must have something to do with the change of the humans on mars and have in some way felt like me. The changing of them could be some kind of punishment to the humans because they have invaded there land.

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