Bibliograph

The hero, by Alexis Burling

Type

Label

The hero, by Alexis Burling

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hero

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

905737319

Responsibility statement

by Alexis Burling

Series statement

Essential literary themes

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adolescent

Classification