| Description |
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits. |
| Series |
Essential literary themes
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction to themes in literature -- chapter 2. An overview of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- chapter 3. Harry Potter as anti-archetype -- chapter 4. An overview of To Kill a Mockingbird -- chapter 5. Atticus Finch : moral compass -- chapter 6. An overview of 12 Years a Slave -- chapter 7. Northup as abolitionist hero -- chapter 8. An overview of The Scarlet Letter and Little Women -- chapter 9. Feminist icons. |
| Summary |
This title examines the role and theme of the hero archetype in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 Years a Slave, The Scarlet Letter, and Little Women. It features four analysis papers that consider the hero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone.
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Lee, Harper. To kill a mockingbird.
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Scarlet letter.
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Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Little women.
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12 years a slave (Motion picture)
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Heroes in literature.
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Heroes in motion pictures.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hero. Minneapolis, MN : Abdo Pub., [2016] 9781624038051 (DLC) 2015931035 |
| ISBN |
9781629695907 (electronic bk.) |
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1629695904 (electronic bk.) |
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