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Themes of Kidnapped

The theme of a book is the underlying statement being told by the author. Many scholars have studied books and have come up with main themes for books. Though these are good themes, the better are still waiting to be found. Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson follows this path exactly.

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Pride and Prejudice

Themes from the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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The Features of a Fantasy Quest: The Hobbit

About the ways in which ‘The Hobbit’ demonstrates the features of the fantasy genre.

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Classic Love

Those who enjoy losing themselves in good books – with intense romances, in depth characterizations, and intricate plots – should begin with these. Although these books were published in the 19th century, the movie versions dated more recently attest to their timelessness.

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Themes in Death of a Salesman

In the classic play Death of a Salesman, renowned playwright Arthur Miller focuses on several obvious yet complex themes that are constructed throughout the play.

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Macbeth Quiz

How well do you know Macbeth? Take this quiz on Character, themes, motifs, and the plot of Macbeth and find out.

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The Fatal Flaw

The themes in Donna Tartt’s A Secret History.

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Love and Marriage in Romeo and Juliet: A Rope of Sand

Different approaches to love and marriage in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, as seen from men’s and women’s perspectives.

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Theme analysis

Annie Dillard, a Pulitzer-Prize winning author, once said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” People should spend their days trying to improve their lives instead of living with what one already has. Jacob’s quote, “Lives that flash in sunshine, and lives that are born in tears receive their hue from circumstances,” encompasses this theory.

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Night

The main themes and key points of the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel. The themes included are fear, defamation of human character and forgiveness.

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