#literary themes

[wolfiso]

There is an essay to be written comparing *Les Miserables" and "The Lord of the Rings." Something about the conflicts centering on the struggle between hope and despair. Something more about principal characters (JVJ and Frodo) triumphing but then being cut off from the promised land.

But I won't be writing it tonight. Too sleeeeepy

#les miserables #the lord of the rings #victor hugo #jrr tolkien #literary themes #literary analysis #Or at least a glimpse of it on the horizon

[cutelibrariangf]

Idk but the idea that Percy was scared of learning to swim itches something in my brain.

Like there's so much emphasis on who a camper's godly parent is, what their demigod talents are, pleasing their godly parents, like their godliness is always emphasized, their closeness to divinity is a very big literary theme. And it's beautiful, amazing writing but we tend to forget that being a demigod means that theyre part human too. They are mortal, they have fears, flaws, etc. and here we see a very human Percy terrified of the water when he is meant to be the water. He's the son of the god of the sea but he is also a little boy, the son of a human woman.

And then, the rest of the series is Percy learning how to cope with his divinity or his proximity to. Which is a beautiful parallel to how Annabeth is learning to be human, to let go of her perfectionism and just be human, just be a young girl. (Which is a whole other thing I could write about)

I think we forget that as much as Percy is the son of a god and is a strong, sassy, amazing character, he is also a human and a human child at that.

#percy jackson #pjo #pjo tv show #pjo tv series #percy jackon and the olympians #percy pjo #rambles #ramblings #literature #literary themes #rick riordan #uncle rick #rick you goddamn genius

[themes-tournament]

Here is the form to submit your favorite literary themes for the tournament!

I don't expect too many responses so the current plan is to include all of them (combining the ones that are basically same theme different phrasing).

But if I get a lot, I'll take the most popular ones. Either the top 20-50% or 32-64 entries depending on what makes the most sense repetition drop-off wise (so that I don't need to choose two out of 17 that got the same number or entries, for example) and number of polls wise.

The form will be open until I am satisfied (probably 1-2 weeks).

Reblogs are appreciated <3

#poll #tournament #literary themes #lit #litblr #books #reading #analysis #fiction #themes #media #bookblr #bracket #themes bracket #themes tournament

[friendofthecrows]

It would be really fun to do a tournament/poll bracket for the most interesting/your personal favorite literary themes.

#poll #tournament #bracket #theme #literary themes #fiction #media #literature #litblr #bookblr #fandom #hal rambles #let me know if this has been done before

[notdeadyetnatural]

Hey if anyone has any resources for learning more about literary themes and how to identify them PLEASE let me know I am struggling in my literature class 😭

#it feels like there’s this one big thing that I just am not getting and if i could just understand it everything would make sense #but no one else seems to understand what I’m having a hard time with even when I explain it to them. #it’s like everyone else just got this info downloaded into their head when they signed up for this class except me #og #personal stuffs #literature #literary themes

[the-mechanica]

all answers are correct

#enemies to lovers #frenemies #enemies to enemies #poll #theme poll #literary themes

[prosegalaxy]

Upon the night's dark embrace, A being pure with love did grace. A mortal soul, their heart did yearn, For one who dwelt in shadows, ever so near. A pact was made, a sacrifice, To save a world from darkness' vice. In love they found, in twilight's light, A bond of souls, forever tight. Two hearts, entwined, transcended time, The boundaries of their love did climb. For love and sacrifice, they stood, And in the end, found solace in the wood.

#gothic poetry #love stories #sacrifice #fantastical creatures #human #relationships #Gothic romance #dark fantasy #supernatural love #emotional depth #literary themes

[ancientroyalblood]

Writing for Different Age Groups: Crafting Stories for Children, Teens, and Adults

In the intricate realm of storytelling, one size does not fit all. Writing is a dance with words, and every reader takes a different step. To truly captivate an audience, a writer must be attuned to the age group they aim to enchant. Children, teens, and adults have unique needs, desires, and sensibilities when it comes to literature. In this exploration, we delve into the art of tailoring…

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#Adult Fiction #Age-Appropriate Storytelling #Age-Group Specific Writing #Character Development #Children&039;s Literature #Crafting Age-Appropriate Narratives #Diverse Storytelling #Literary Depth #Literary Themes #Literature for Different Ages #Narrative Complexity #Storytelling Nuances #Tailoring Stories to Age Groups #Teenage Identity #Writing for Adults #Writing for Children #Writing for Teens #Writing for Various Readers #Young Adult Fiction

[hollowwhisperings]

KH Spec: Princess of Heart as Stars, part 5/?

Before looking into Belle & returning to Kairi, there are still aspects of Princess Jasmine that are hugely relevant to identifying how past & future members of the Seven Lights match up thematically. Part 4 began that process by establishing how the implicit themes within the stories of Snow White, Cinderella & Aurora were made explicit through Jasmine's ability to verbally express what they (due to the expectations of their then-contemporary audiences, due to their lack of consistent safety) could not.

Thusly, Jasmine establishes what themes tie the Seven Lights together & what to bear in mind when speculating on future candidates for the roles. Jasmine's unique ability to embody & express each of the following themes (a result both of the era she was conceived for & who Jasmine is as a character) is likely why Agrabah continues to play a role in each Kingdom Hearts game despite its World's "story" having been completed. Before returning to the remaining members of the "Original Seven" Lights, allow me to lay out the thematic patterns of ALL princesses.

The Themes that Connect the Seven Lights are the following:

the ability to Know One's own Heart, to Imagine the Impossible, to Dream: this is the theme of "Dreaming" and is often represented by Hearts.

the ability to Believe in those Impossiblities, to have Faith in others, to be Hopeful in even the most dire of circumstances: this is the theme of "Wishes" and its symbol is a Star.

the ability to remain Curious about the World & about other people with genuine interest, Without Ill Intent: this is a theme of both Innocence & Kindness but is ultimately one of "Curiosity". It is represented by having Animal Companions and by looking to the Stars of a Night Sky.

the capacity to Love Others wholly & truly, to Inspire Loyalty & love in turn: this is the theme of "True Love" and is represented by acts of Self-Sacrifice and Redemption.

the ability to achieve Miracles, through the strength of Love, Wishes & Dreams: "Miracles" are acts of Resurrection & Magical Transformation. The Power of Awakening is a form of "Resurrection".

and, finally, to be one of the Seven Lights is to be in a state of "Hoping": to continue "Dreaming" and otherwise hold close those seemingly impossible "Wishes"; for that "Curiosity" to go unsated; to "Love & be Loved" with all the potential needed to achieve "Miracles"... the Lights must remain in states of "Hoping", continuously channeling their faith and Love but the realization of their Penultimate Shared Theme out of reach. This "Hoping" manifests as Light and is the guiding Theme for this series of speculation.

this is the theme all others lead to, the theme that all others seek to achieve: "Freedom". While many of the Princesses needed Literal Freedom of Movement, the thematic "Freedom" is one of Leaving Childhood: this is symbolized by "Happily Ever After". Visually, "Freedom" is symbolised by Awakening, Weddings, "riding into the sunset" or otherwise Crossing The Horizon.

The Light of "Hoping"

Without going down the Rabbit Hole of MoM's Mysterious Black Box (which I have previously speculated on), "Hope" is considered both a Gift & Curse in the myth of Pandora's Box.

It is a Gift: it allows people to continue trying in the face of failure & adversity.

It is a Curse: it is an ongoing, thankless effort that can lead to self-destruction.

The Seven Lights are key to the continued existence of the KH Universe in the absence of Kingdom Hearts: the Lights act as Seven "Substitute" Stars for that single, all-powerful and Absent "Sun" (though it DOES look more like a "Moon" in box art).

A Relationship With Time?

To be a host for Pure Light seems to require one's life to be suspended from change: in the case of the Disney Princesses from the Original set of Seven, their Stories & entire Worlds seem to have looped over & over, even before KHX, to keep these Primcesses ever between "Doom" & "Happily Ever After".

Assuming that this was deliberately achieved, the Static Worlds of the Disney Princesses served to protect the Worlds at large to remain in the Realm of Light... at the expense of the Seven Lights themselves, & their respective Worlds with them. This is only speculation: Melody of Memory introduced the concepts of "Unreality" and "Realms of Fiction", while the Mass Crossover nature of the KH series enables many versions of reality to exist simultaneously & in each other's stead: I have assumed the Princesses were kept in timeloops because cutscenes from KHUX seemed to imply that Maleficent became self-aware of such a phenomena & because none of the Disney Princesses met in BBS seemed any younger than they were in KH1. This could just as easily a result of their Worlds falling to Darkness shortly after BBS & by the methods Maleficent employed to capture them. Time Dilation or Time Travel outright are other plausible explanations.

"Passing The Torch"

With this idea of Lights being contingent on "Hoping" as an ongoimg effort, it makes sense that Six of the Original Seven Lights could (& would want to) "pass on" their roles: it was not that their natures changed, it was their circumstances that did. With the Princesses now Self-Aware, the threat of Maleficent gone, the Worlds regaining a Kingdom Key-Wielding Hero... the Princesses Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Alice, Jasmine & Belle could move on with their lives past their Stories.

It is also this theme of "Hoping", something present & ongoing rather than the "Freedom" that their hopes build up to, that explains why characters that otherwise "match" the qualities shared by the Seven Lights (such as Ariel, Aerith, & Sally from Halloween Town) are not Lights themselves: their Worlds continued to experience "time" and their "Hope" could transform into "Freedom", the theme all Lights ultimately hope for.

In Part 6, the conjecture on time & "hoping" will finally address that Belle I've been neglecting and, assuming I do not again become Distracted, the nature of Kairi as "Once & Present Princess" will be explored. Part 7, hopefully, will tie everything together and let me finally share my theories on who could join Kairi, Rapunzel & Anna as the "New Lights".

#kh theories #kh spoilers #disney princesses meta #princess jasmine #princesses of heart #princesses of light #literary themes #the heroine's journey #symbolism in kingdom hearts

[nicholasandriani]

Exploring Literary Themes from Around the World: From Staircase Wit to Prometheus and Epimetheus to Chuck Palahniuk's 'Guts: How to Effectively Captivate Audiences with Irony

The concept of “staircase wit” is a popular literary motif that has been used in various works of literature across different cultures and time periods. It is a term used to describe the phenomenon of thinking of a clever comeback or retort after the opportunity to use it has passed, often occurring on the staircase while leaving a conversation or event. This concept is closely related to the use…

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#Australian Dreamtime #Chuck Palahniuk #creative writing #Cross-Cultural Storytelling #Cultural Traditions #Effective Writing #Fascinating Articles #Global Narratives #Global Perspectives #Guts Essay #Indian Culture #Insightful Reads #Irony in Literature #japanese mythology #Language and Culture #literary analysis #Literary Themes #Mexican Myths #Multiculturalism #Mythical Creatures #Myths and Legends #Prometheus and Epimetheus #Provocative Writing #SEO-Friendly Content #South American Folklore #storytelling #Thought Provoking #world literature #writing inspiration #writing tips

[greetings-fiends]

make him associated with the color pink

#g f p #literary themes #color theory #character personality #pink button down shirts or pink sweaters #pink shoes #or a favorite pink pencil #do you understand? #pink backpack #pink #any typical male looking person you can think of but in a pink t-shirt #all colors are unisex but pink remains oppressed #DO YOU UNDERSTAND

[cjjasp]

Pinning Down the Themes when your Characters Have Agency #amwriting

Pinning Down the Themes when your Characters Have Agency #amwriting

My writing mind has temporarily lost momentum in my current work. At this point, I’m unsure how to proceed with a pivotal chapter. This has me momentarily stalled on that book. Fortunately, Irene is editing the final draft of a book I finished during lockdown. She sends me one or two chapters with notes for final revisions each evening. That makes me happy—it’s been a while since I published a…

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#finding the theme #giving your characters agency #literary themes #theme #writing

[cutelibrariangf]

Oh to be a naked tragic lady in a Renaissance painting

#honestly though #also can we talk about the romanticism of tragic women in art? #i feel as though thats a conversation that needs to be had #i could write an essay on this #i could go on #i could cry #adhd #literary themes

[edvthecvllen]

‘irrevocably’ is a twilight word™️ and ‘ardently’ is a pride and prejudice word™️ i won’t be taking any questions thank you

#and miscellaneous’ is a sims word but that doesn’t fit the literary theme #twilight #stephenie meyer #jane austen #pride and prejudice

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Hi! I hope this is okay but I would love to hear more of ur thoughts about the Yunmeng siblings because they are important to me and your tummy hurt comic hasn't left my brain as just,,, such good immediate characterization! ^^ Thanks!

I have too many thoughts on the Yunmeng siblings to fit into a succinct post, but I can offer you a Jiang Yanli addendum to the tummy hurt alignment.

#ask #poorly drawn mdzs #mdzs #jiang yanli #They way I analyze characters is in two layers - the first is how these characters act as literary devices #(i.e. their relationship to the protagonist and themes of the story) #And the second is who they are as independent characters. #Which means I have extensive thoughts on JC and JYL on a scene to scene basis as well as overall thoughts. #The tummy hurt comic was always about the different ways we process grief #and Jiang Yanli's role as the 'comforting older sister figure' despite the hurt she carries in her heart truly fascinates me. #I can relate in the sense I find it easier to care for others than care for my own grief. #But that grief caught me eventually. And it was ugly and raw. #JYL is grief in rose tinted glasses (minimized). JC is the messy chaos of grief when raw and exposed. Clever move to make them siblings!

[anqelbean]

Every now and again, YouTube recommends me a booktube book review for a “controversial” book and every time I decide to watch it I realize these people’s minds would be blown by SVSSS and 2HA. Their heads would just explode. They’d die after the first 5 chapters. Their little brains wouldn’t be able to comprehend them, they’d just shut down and self destruct.      

#anqels ramblings #eva.txt #svsss #2ha #erha #booktube #okay it's a teacher student novel but what makes it actually bad. what are the themes. the ideas of the book. what is it about. #this is supposed to be literary analysis. literary critique. #people have genuinely been so fucking poisoned by the internet and literary analysis has lost its meaning to them. #I'm with the boomers on this one PLEASE i NEED actual in depth critiques #and not just about how the characters are the worst people ever so the book is the worst book ever