Jealousy

Jealousy2022-09-25T11:02:16+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Jealousy is a feeling of insecurity or fear brought about by the possibility of losing something or someone, particularly to a rival. Jealousy is different from envy. Envy is wanting what another person has. Jealousy is insecurity about Losing what you have to another. Jealousy can…
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Hubris

Hubris2022-09-25T10:41:48+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Hubris is the notion of 'foolish pride' in which pride leads to one’s downfall. In Greek mythology it is a level of arrogance that is seen to challenge the gods, sparking their anger and causing them to react. The consequence of hubris is ‘the fall’ in…
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Awakening

Awakening2022-09-25T10:23:23+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? An awakening is when a person spiritually, mentally or emotionally realises what their true purpose or feelings are. It is as if they have woken up from a life of sleep and discovered their real life. In literature, the most common awakenings are sexual, religious, becoming…
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The Dangers of Science

The Dangers of Science2022-09-24T19:39:28+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? The notion of 'the dangers of science' is to question whether perceived scientific progress is actually destructive and harmful due to human nature. In literature, the dangers of science is usually shown by science getting out of control or being misused by authorities. 2. How is…
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Mourning

Mourning2022-09-24T13:56:38+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Mourning is the period of grief felt after a death of a loved one. Psychologically, the loss of important parts of identity, such as a job, power, or relationship, can also trigger mourning. 2. How is it made? A loved one close to the character character…
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Cruelty

Cruelty2022-09-24T13:40:01+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Cruelty is the unnecessary harsh treatment of an individual or animal by another. In literature, cruelty is often done by a person in power to a person without power. 2. How is it made? A power relationship is dominant figure acts cruelly towards the weaker figure.…
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Mortality

Mortality2022-09-24T10:35:23+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Mortality is the acknowledgement that with life comes eventual and inevitable death. In literature mortality usually describes a character contemplating death and the fragility of life. 2. How is it made? A character begins a monologue or conversation in in which the inevitability of death is…
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Revenge

Revenge2022-09-24T10:16:16+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Revenge is the act of retribution, in which a character ‘gets back’ at someone who has harmed, hurt or acted unjustly towards him/her. 2. How is it made? A character suffers an act against them. The act is often unjust or victim feels a sense of…
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The Impossible Choice

The Impossible Choice2022-09-24T09:55:07+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? The impossible choice is when a character is given a choice, usually of two options, in which the consequences of both are awful. 2. How is it made? A character is put into a difficult situation that involves a choice between two character considers the consequences of…
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Sibling Relationships

Sibling Relationships2022-09-24T00:21:53+00:00 Common Literary Themes
1. What is it? Siblings are one's brothers and/or sisters. Sibling relationships refer to the quality of relationship one has with these brothers and sisters. In literature, sibling relationships may be positive and supportive, or set them as adversaries. 2. How is it made? A family unit is presented, including siblings are…
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