Bibliograph

The quest, by Susan E. Hamen

Type

Label

The quest, by Susan E. Hamen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The quest

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

921310725

Responsibility statement

by Susan E. Hamen

Series statement

Essential literary themes

Summary

This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to themes in literature -- chapter 2. An overview of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -- chapter 3. Women on quests -- chapter 4. An overview of The Hunger Games -- chapter 5. The flawed mentor -- chapter 6. An overview of the Lord of the Rings trilogy -- chapter 7. A religious journey -- chapter 8. An overview of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight -- chapter 9. Failing his quest

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