Format:
Ebook, Electronic Resources, Book
Title:
The hero / by Alexis Burling.
Author:
Burling, Alexis, author.
Call Number:
eBook
Web Site:
Publisher, Date:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2016]
©2016
Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits.
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.
Series:
Essential literary themes
Gale virtual reference library
Subjects:
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone.
Lee, Harper. To kill a mockingbird.
Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Scarlet letter.
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Little women.
12 years a slave (Motion picture)
Heroes in literature.
Heroes in motion pictures.
Other Author:
Gale Group.
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.
ISBN:
9781629695907 (electronic book)
* 9781624038051