Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature
123 ` part ii Authors and Works A–E ACHEBE, CHINUA Anthills of the Savannah^ (1987) The Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe’s first no ...
through Sam’s derisive and indulgent quip, “Afri- can Chiefs are always polygamists.... Polygamy is for Africa what monotony is ...
impatient aggression marks someone who will allow no contradictions and tolerate no alternatives, nor accept any conditions that ...
Ikem conveys his recognition of the dispar- ity between social classes during a speech at the university that he entitles “ ‘The ...
with the entrance of Mr. Brown, Reverend Smith, and the other white characters. As Christianity begins to spread through the cla ...
of the white man and his religion. This view eventu- ally results in Okonkwo’s separation from the tribe when he kills a court m ...
to his tragic death. The novel’s conclusion, therefore, represents an ironic truth concerning Okonkwo’s existence: Though he die ...
rather than face the changes his clan will inevitably undergo. Therefore, his obstinate devotion to tradi- tion leads to his sha ...
seeks out new heroes from whom he can learn. As secretary to his father, ambassador to Great Britain (1861–68), Adams finds litt ...
In his youth, however, Adams hates the rote memorization and formalities of school. He would rather go to see Washington than re ...
ing symbolism of money inherent in capitalism. However, the symbolism of science and technology remains the greatest influence f ...
Albee’s “filthy” use of sexual themes and profanity. Two of the jury’s members resigned in protest. In the 21st century, the pla ...
in both their lives, suggests that all family, career, and social institutions are fundamentally destructive to the human beings ...
lations, and betrayals. Those most visibly showcased in Woolf are referred to fancifully in the text as “the bit about the kid,” ...
so, finally, they get their courage up... but that’s all baby. (Act 3) Nick is not an unfaithful husband who attempts, albeit wi ...
primarily on Alcott’s happy childhood in a large, formerly upper-class family who have fallen on hard times. Alcott’s novel foll ...
opportunity that would not have been available at home. As time passes, she heeds the advice of Mr. Bhaer and writes a successfu ...
140 Alcott, Louisa May the reader a glimpse of the real dangers illness pre- sented in the Victorian period. The idea that Beth’ ...
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistf ight in Heaven 141 is the religious education of their children. As the family patriarch and as ...
142 Alexie, Sherman He moves in with a white girl, gets a clerk job at a 7-11, and runs the graveyard shift. When he and his gir ...
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