Literary Themes
3 essays.
Social Class in Classic Literature
From Austen's genteel drawing rooms to Dickens's grimy workhouses and Fitzgerald's glittering parties, classic literature holds a mirror to the realities of social class. These stories reveal how wealth, birth, and status have shaped — and constrained — human lives for centuries.
Justice and Revenge in Classic Literature
Classic literature is filled with characters who seek justice — and those who cross the line into revenge. From Hamlet's tormented indecision to Edmond Dantès's elaborate schemes, these stories probe the moral consequences of taking justice into one's own hands.
The Theme of Love in Classic Literature
From the restrained courtship of Austen's drawing rooms to the destructive passion of Brontë's moors, love has driven the greatest stories in classic literature. This article traces the many faces of love across centuries of fiction and poetry.