Theme

found the Strengthfinder 2.0 survey and Strengthquest to be refreshing because it focuses on positive traits instead of negative traits(Clifton,Edward,& Schreiner,2006). This survey focuses in thirty-four themes of talents which can be develop into strength with training and education.* These themes can help me build on my talents while going through my courses of my degree to build up my strengths( Clifton,Edward,& Schreiner,2006). My first talent is responsibility which means I take ownership…

Gone with the Wind by the late Margaret Mitchell has been described as one of the greatest books of this past century. With its depiction of Southern culture, rich characters, and vibrant landscapes, the book has captivated audiences for quite some time. However, this may not be the case for modern audiences. It is time to discuss if the book still holds up to today’s standards, or falls flat on its face. The plot of Gone with the Wind revolves around the life of Scarlett O’Hara and the events…

other characters in order to get what they want. Although it may not sound like they are using their disguises for good, the Odyssey puts the use of camouflage in a different light and the deception is actually tremendously heroic. The reoccurring theme of disguise is used in the Odyssey to influence and impress the main characters, test their true nature, and makes the reader question if disguise is really inherently bad or if it is heroically cunning. The plot in the Odyssey is heavily…

many soldiers in his platoon, gaining support and trust. Having these relationships helped him get through the war but also caused many tough times due to their deaths. In the novel The Things They Carried author and narrator Tim O’Brien portrays the themes of trust and guilt by showing how the men lean on each other in a time of need and trust each other…

In his play Macbeth, Shakespeare uses plot to showcase the cause and effect relationship between ambition and action. This plays a major part in the main theme of the play, which questions unchecked power and ambition. Macbeth’s power/position goes unchecked for a long period of time in the play; this is not to say that there were not those who wondered whether Macbeth was actually fit to be in charge. This merely shows how rather than taking action sooner, most of the characters who were wary…

survival as its theme. Survival is when you are able to endure hardships and tolerate suffering. It is being resolute no matter what circumstances you are in. Proof of this is demonstrated in Runner through the financial destitution experienced by the Feehan family, Ma’s recovery from Mr. Peacock’s callous attack and finally, Charlie’s precarious job employed as Squizzy’s runner. All these factors about the life of the Feehans contribute to the topic of survival. Runner explores the theme of…

The major themes that my two chose pieces of artwork convey are power and culture. The First piece is named ‘stool’, a wooden/ copper sculpture that is based off the customs of the Akan peoples, Asante Group, and Ghana as a whole. The piece, although without a date, seems fairly recent. In African Cultures, stools are believed to be the most important piece of furniture in a household. The stool is a symbol of power and represent the wealth of the owner. It holds great political and spiritual…

Theme is the subject, or topic, of a piece of writing, consisting of the main idea of the story. Authors will usually make the theme of text clear and consistent throughout the story. In the book “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger, there are a couple of different themes throughout the book. The two main themes in this novel are the feeling of exclusion and dealing with the reality of having to grow up, both in relation to depression. The feeling of exclusion is that Holden is feeling…

F: How does the way O’Brien structures his work inform the themes and messages he develops? The way O’Brien structures his work through the use of narrative storytelling, direct quotation, and recurring motifs help emphasize the themes of post-war hardships, emotional weakness, and guilt . O’Brien uses common motifs of amoral decision making, isolation, and moral ambiguity. The motifs set the path for the book because O’Brien creates a novel about a group of men who endure the mental and…

greed suffused the main character, Macbeth. He revenged anyone who he believed would ruin his kingship in any way. As Macbeth got his hands bloody, he became an inhumane liar. In William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, the symbol of blood reveals the theme of revenge. Macbeth is known as a noble soldier. He was adored by the people and especially by the king. The play began with Macbeth and his dear friend, Banquo, finishing the vengeance of a man they knew was a traitor. As a result of Macbeth…