In which I analyse the symbols in The Great Gatsby. Continue reading “The Great Gatsby: Symbolism”
Category: Analysis
Anatomy of a Scene With a Realistically Strong Character
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”
In Defense Of Holden Caulfield
In which I come to the defense of Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye. Continue reading “In Defense Of Holden Caulfield”
On Fahrenheit 451 and Books as Objects
In which I rant about what Fahrenheit 451 has to say about books as objects. Continue reading “On Fahrenheit 451 and Books as Objects”
The Book Thief Analysis: Prologue
In which I (over) analyse the prologue of The Book Thief. Continue reading “The Book Thief Analysis: Prologue”
The Strange Case of Popularity’s Effect on a Book
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”
1984 Part Two: Sanity is Not Statistical
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”
1984 Part One: Staying Human is Worth While
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”
Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 3
In which I complete my analysis of Jay Gatsby. Continue reading “Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 3”
Character Analysis: Jay Gatsby. Part 2
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”