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The Great Gatsby: Symbolism

Published on May 6, 2018May 12, 2018 by QuirkyVictorian3 Comments

In which I analyse the symbols in The Great Gatsby.  Continue reading “The Great Gatsby: Symbolism” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags Analysis, Books, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gatsby, Literature, symbolsim, The Great Gatsby, The Great Gatsby Analysis

Anatomy of a Scene With a Realistically Strong Character

Published on Jul 12, 2017May 21, 2018 by QuirkyVictorian6 Comments

In which I break down a scene that contains a formula for depicting a character that is both strong and realistic.  Continue reading “Anatomy of a Scene With a Realistically Strong Character” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags Analysis, Books, Characters, Esmeralda, Literature, strong characters, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Victor Hugo, Writing

In Defense Of Holden Caulfield

Published on Jun 2, 2017Jun 27, 2017 by QuirkyVictorianLeave a comment

In which I come to the defense of Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye. Continue reading “In Defense Of Holden Caulfield” →

Categories Analysis, In Defense Of, Rants•Tags Analysis, Books, Characters, classic books, Classics, Fictional Characters, Holden Caulfield, In Defense Of, J.D. Salinger, Literature, Rant, The Catcher in the Rye, themes

On Fahrenheit 451 and Books as Objects

Published on May 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017 by QuirkyVictorian10 Comments

In which I rant about what Fahrenheit 451 has to say about books as objects.  Continue reading “On Fahrenheit 451 and Books as Objects” →

Categories Analysis, Books, Rants•Tags Analysis, Books, Classics, E-Readers, Fahrenheit 451, ideas, Literature, Physical Books, Rant, Ray Bradbury, Reading, themes

The Book Thief Analysis: Prologue

Published on Feb 26, 2017Jun 16, 2017 by QuirkyVictorian9 Comments

In which I (over) analyse the prologue of The Book Thief.  Continue reading “The Book Thief Analysis: Prologue” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags Analysis, Books, historical fiction, Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, themes

The Strange Case of Popularity’s Effect on a Book

Published on Jan 13, 2017Jun 11, 2017 by QuirkyVictorian14 Comments

In which I discuss whether or not one’s enjoyment of a book can be marred by its achieving cliche status.  Continue reading “The Strange Case of Popularity’s Effect on a Book” →

Categories Analysis, Books, Rants•Tags Books, Jekyll and Hyde, Rant, Reading, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, themes

1984 Part Two: Sanity is Not Statistical

Published on May 6, 2016May 26, 2017 by QuirkyVictorian15 Comments

In which I analyse what it means to be sane in the context of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, 1984.  Continue reading “1984 Part Two: Sanity is Not Statistical” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags 1984, Analysis, Books, classic books, Classics

1984 Part One: Staying Human is Worth While

Published on May 2, 2016May 26, 2017 by QuirkyVictorian25 Comments

In which I analyse what it means to be human in the context of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, 1984.  Continue reading “1984 Part One: Staying Human is Worth While” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags 1984, Analysis, Books, classic books, Classics, dystopian, humanity

Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 3

Published on Apr 5, 2016May 5, 2018 by QuirkyVictorian3 Comments

In which I complete my analysis of Jay Gatsby.  Continue reading “Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 3” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags Books, Characters, Classics, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby, The Great Gatsby Analysis

Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 2

Published on Mar 30, 2016May 5, 2018 by QuirkyVictorian1 Comment

In which we shall discuss such burning questions as whether or not Gatsby was truly great, and what made him “all right” in the end. Continue reading “Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 2” →

Categories Analysis, Books•Tags Analysis, Books, Characters, Classics, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby, The Great Gatsby Analysis

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