Are any elements repeated that may suggest a theme?
many elements are repeated to suggest a theme a common one being symbolism which gives deeper meaning to words or objects or actions which one might see as maybe coincidence or pointless at first.
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Setting is a description of where and when the story takes place.
setting is important to establish as it gives us context to ideals of where the story is taking place and what actions one might take due to it being at this place at this point in time.
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When we read critically or analytically, we might disregard character, plot, setting, and theme as surface elements of a text. Aside from noting what they are and how they drive a story, we sometimes don't pay much attention to these elements. However, characters and their interactions can reveal a great deal about the story's themes.
though disregarded at times and being seen as just surface level plot with not much depth a lot of it can reveal the stories themes
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Action is usually not described in great depth, and actors are to interpret what actions to take based on the dialogue.
This is why reading a play can be beneficial as you get to interpret how characters would act and maybe more accurately interpret how the author intended the character to be interpreted.
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or example, what would have happened if the above mentioned King had recognized his tragic flaw (hamartia) in time to save his niece? This would have been a very different play
literature adds depth and thought as we can read and think about what happens and what could of happened showing depth into the plot
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Tragic Plot
Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
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writing about literature will let you exercise your critical thinking skills like no other style of writing will. Even if you don't want to pursue a career involving literature, you can use critical thinking and analysis in any field from philosophy to business to physics. More than being able to think critically, you need to be able to express those thoughts in a coherent fashion. Writing about literature will allow you to practice this invaluable communication skill.
Not only does reading help to exercise your brain but so does writing as it helps you to form your thoughts and be able to express your thoughts and feelings.
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What if literature isn't dead after all...but thriving more than ever? What if we radically reconsider the parameters of literature? What if literature has just evolved from sonnets and novels to tweets and memes?
making the argument that literature can be vast and be placed onto more pieces than most people are consuming literature without knowing.
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