Common themes throughout Victorian Literature tend to be class, wealth, and the general upholding of societal standards. The wealthy, especially, would expect that societal expectation would be taken with seriousness (aka being earnest). However, The Importance of Being Earnest uses satire to expose these expectations and make fun of the up-tightness of the people of … Continue reading Victorian Era – Satire in The Importance of Being Earnest
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Life and Death – Innocence and Experience
The songs of Innocence and Experience are a collection of poems that were written by William Blake in the 1780s. Innocence and Experience contrast each other within these works to represent childhood and adulthood, or even darker, life and death. Both of these sides work to highlight the need for light and dark - they … Continue reading Life and Death – Innocence and Experience
Oroonoko and honor
While The Royal Slave follows many different themes throughout the story, one of the leading characteristics of the character Oroonoko is honor. The prince has a strong understanding in what is right, or just, and follows this philosophy through his death. All of the actions executed by Oroonoko are done with full commitment. His status within … Continue reading Oroonoko and honor
Rethinking Modern British Literature 