When Chinese people think of wushu, what often 1 (come) to mind is wuxia novels, 2 kind of historical novel that involves wushu warriors. Most often, the characters may have superhuman 3 (strong) or the ability to fly. Wuxia has a long literary history 4 (date) back as far as Sima ...
A hero is generally a courageous warrior type who is admired by many and who is ready to rush into harm’s way to save individuals (or the entire planet). So what makes a tragic herotragic? The one-sentence definition:Tragic heroes are literary characters (often theprotagonist) who make a...
A fable is a short story with a symbolic meaning that’s designed to convey a moral or ethical idea, often to children. Fables use anthropomorphism, a literary device that gives human traits to nonhuman things such as objects or animals. This makes the central ideas easier to understand. A ...
The gothic novel—one of the most important popular genres in literary history. This article offers a glimpse into the genre and its origins.
A literary hero is a character admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. 7 Can the perception of a martyr change over time? Yes, the perception of a martyr can evolve with societal values and historical context, affecting their legacy. 7 Can one's actions uninten...
What is a motif in literature? A motif is aliterary devicein which a recurring image or idea occurs repeatedly throughout a literary work. Motifs are designed to enhance the underlying themes or overall tone of a story. A motif might be something like an object, a piece of music, a text...
and the short story, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula LeGuin, the main character is not the hero nor the villain but the scapegoat. Huxley and Le Guin confront the classic image of a well run society and disclose the themes of the stories. This is created when each of...
A tragic hero or heroine is a character that possesses a tragic flaw or makes an error in judgment that in some way leads to his or her downfall. This literary archetype is thought to have first been suggested by Aristotle in Poetics circa 335 BC. He termed the tragic flaw "hamartia." ...
Red herrings are a useful literary device because they divert attention away from the correct suspect, making the book longer and less straightforward. Red herrings also add suspense in a novel by testing the sleuth’s abilities and decision-making skills. A mystery is a puzzle, and the sle...
The larger-than-life hero who is afraid of snakes The orphan with a destiny that will change the world The girl who acts valiantly despite deep-seated fears As a reader, you’re more likely focused on the evolvingstory settingor the grandhero’s journeyas opposed to the specifictypes of ...