Category: Common Literary Themes

1. What is it? Jealousy is a feeling of insecurity or fear brought about by the possibility of losing something …

1. What is it? Hubris is the notion of ‘foolish pride’ in which pride leads to one’s downfall. In Greek …

1. What is it? An awakening is when a person spiritually, mentally or emotionally realises what their true purpose or …

1. What is it? The notion of ‘the dangers of science’ is to question whether perceived scientific progress is actually …

1. What is it? Mourning is the period of grief felt after a death of a loved one. Psychologically, the …

1. What is it? Cruelty is the unnecessary harsh treatment of an individual or animal by another. In literature, cruelty …

1. What is it? Mortality is the acknowledgement that with life comes eventual and inevitable death. In literature mortality usually …

1. What is it? Revenge is the act of retribution, in which a character ‘gets back’ at someone who has …

1. What is it? The impossible choice is when a character is given a choice, usually of two options, in …

1. What is it? Siblings are one’s brothers and/or sisters. Sibling relationships refer to the quality of relationship one has …