about self-worth. Furthermore, The Third and Final Continent describes the narrator, Jhumpa Lahiri’s, adventure of his life through three continents and poor living conditions during that time resulting in Jhumpa Lahiri finally finding a value in life. In Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “If”, the audience witnesses if statements that express if someone conquers the troubles in their life, the world will be theirs. Incredibly, among three unlike compositions, a common theme, overcoming obstacles and being honored
by Rudyard Kipling, and “The Third and Final Continent” by Jhumpa Lahiri though different literary devices. The similar conflicts of Defending Jacob and “Third and Final Continent” help develop a theme of resilience throughout the stories. Another literary device that helps to show this theme in Defending Jacob and “If” is point of view. Finally, the theme is displayed once more in the novel and “Third and Final Continent” through the use of characterization. The theme of keeping one’s head through
The Third and Final Continent, both use plot as a way to convey themes of hardship. Moreover, these texts both use symbolism in order to develop their themes as well. The Art of Resilience and Speak utilize characterization as a method of developing their respective themes. Speak, The Third and Final Continent, and The Art of Resilience each deal with the theme that all people must learn to cope with adverse situations. Symbolism is utilized to advance the theme of Speak and The Third and
pretty. Likewise, in “The Third and Final Continent” by Jhumpa Lahiri, the message of realization is developed through symbolism of the narrator’s experience in a new world. The theme as shown in “The Art of Resilience” by Hara Estroff Marano is expressed through conflict. The use of point of view, symbolism and conflict create the theme, a person must become self-aware to realize their goals, in the texts The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, “The Third and Final Continent” by Jhumpa Lahiri, and “The
The texts, Speak by Laurie Anderson, “Third and Final Continent” by Lahiri Lahiri, and “The Art of Resilience” by Hara Marano, all have themes similar to Jordan’s quotation. All three articles support this through symbolism, foreshadowing, and character interactions. A common theme that one must stay resilient in order to overcome challenges while also staying level-headed during the positive and negatives is shown in Speak, “The Third and Final Continent,” and “The Art of Resilience.” Throughout
part of the theme, which is also shown through two other articles and poems. The theme is shown through juxtaposition in Something Wicked This Way Comes and “If.” Another way theme is shown in Something Wicked This Way Comes and “If“ is through conflict. Lastly, the theme is shown through characterization in Something Wicked This Way Comes and “The Third and Final Continent.” In the novel Something Wicked This Way Comes, the poem “If-,” and the story “The Third and Final Continent,” a theme of a accepting
person in a difficult situation always considers giving up on their road to success; however the authors of “If”, “The Third and Final Continent”, and Uglies intentionally portrayed a theme of perseverance which impacts the reader. The poem, “If” articulates several real-life circumstances that would consider the qualified person, a strong individual. “The Third and Final Continent” is a story of a man and how he overcame obstacles on his journey to America. The novel, Uglies is a futuristic dystopia
clearly reflected in Uglies, “The Third and Final Continent,” and “If.” Evidently, the authors utilized similar and contrasting literary devices to develop this theme in each unique selection. Characterization, or the writer’s development of a character, is manipulated in Uglies and “The Third and Final Continent” to exploit the recurring moral. Despite the varying plots of the two pieces, the characters within the novel and short story demonstrate ideas to support the theme through their experiences and
can there be recovery.” Acceptance is a common theme shared throughout the texts. In Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury and “If” by Rudyard Kipling, acceptance is shown through characterization. Furthermore, acceptance is described through point of view in “The Third and Final Continent” by Lahiri. Additionally acceptance is described through the setting in Something Wicked This Way Comes and “The Third and Final Continent”. The theme of accepting everything in one’s life is shown
Theme Essay “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to, climb it, go through it, or work around it” (Michael Jordan). The idea of overcoming obstacles is emphasized not just in Jordan’s words, but also in many pieces of literature, including Speak, “If”, The Third and Final Continent, and “The Art of Resilience”. The theme is developed through literary devices throughout the novel and the analitary texts. Characterization shows how