JIMMA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF ISSAYYAAS HORDOFAAS NOVEL YOOMILAATAA
BY:- TEKALIGN GURMESA
ADVISOR:- ASHENAFI BELAY
SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL TO DEPARTMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Contents Page
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Chapter one
1. Introduction 1.1. background of the study 1.2. Statement of the problem 1.3. Objective of the study 1.3.1. General Objective 1.3.2. Specific Objective 1.4. Significance of the study 1.5. Delimitation of the study
Chapter two
2. Review of Related Literature 1.6. Definition of
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One important reason for studying and analyzing any literary work is to come up with its meaning (message) and to get a literary competence. Therefore, in order to comprehend the meaning any literary work thematic analysis is important.
Theme is the central idea or meaning of the story. According to Melakneh Mengistu (2006:62), “theme is a preoccupation and broad idea in story and message the author is conveying”. This show that themes is message what the author intended to transfer to the readers from broad concept.
Novel, as part of literature, it can express religion, history, and politics of a given society. According toCastel's English Dictionary, "novel is a fictionist narrative in prose usually of sufficient length to fill a volume, portraying characters and situations from real life. From this question, we can understand that novel expresses the life situation of community which is in pros e form and through characters .Further more, as Chamber'sTwentieth century dictionary, novel is “a fictious prose narrative or tale presenting a picture real life especially of the emotional crisis in the life history of men and women portrayed .This indicates that by using fiction , novel can reflect what really exist in the society concerning the life story of both women and men.
There are many types of novel like pastoriala novel, epistolary novel, horror novel
Theme is the message of the story that the author wants the reader to take away from the story. In the short story “Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto. The theme is don’t pretend to be someone you are not. For example, Mr.Bueller remembers his story about how he tried to impress his girlfriend by renting different cars every time they had a date. This led to him to running out of money. He pretended to be someone he was not. Victor also tried to be someone he was not by pretending to know how to speak French fluently to impress his crush, Teresa. Luckily, no one pointed out that VIctor didn’t know French, so he wasn’t embarrassed in front of the whole class, including Teresa.
A theme is the meaning behind a story, occasionally defined as the moral of the story. Themes can differ from one end of the world to the other, as it does in many books. The Droughtlanders by Carrie Mac is a futuristic version of the world which has been divided into two parts. The rich and the poor, the healthy and the sick, otherwise known as Keyland and Droughtland. Keyland is where all the rich people with extravagant lands and lives live. Droughtland is a disease-ridden land where all poor people are being forced to live. Society treats Droughtland poorly and they decide to take action. Thus starting the revolution. Carrie Mac portrays many themes in different ways throughout the book. However the major theme the book revolves around is that; No matter how rich or poor a person is, or what gender, race, or sexuality they are, in the end, they are all the same and deserve to be treated equally. In addition, the book shows that when everyone is treated equally there is so much more that everyone can accomplish. The theme is being portrayed through the narrative point of view, setting and atmosphere, and character development.
Theme is the subject of talk, a topic, or morals that the author is trying to get across to the readers. When reading an excerpt, the theme is not directly stated in the text, so you must dig deeper into the context to understand the morals the author is trying to portray. In both Angela's Ashes and The Street, we can detect a similar theme of struggling to get through life’s obstacles. When reading the two different stories, we can further pick out the theme by using character, events, and the setting.
Theme is the hidden morals within a piece of literature that the author is trying to get readers to understand. In both Angela's Ashes and The Street, we can distinguish a similar theme. One similar theme in both stories is struggling to get through life’s complications. After reading the two different excerpts, we can use character, events, and the setting to further our understanding.
When writing about the theme, the writer should keep in mind that he/she will write an analysis of a theme that appears in either a text or movie that argues a specific point. The writer's aim in this type of essay is to pick a theme from a text or movie and write about what that theme does for the story or what that theme makes the reader realize about that story and/or life itself. The best way to come up with such an
Themes tend to be presented in a work of fiction, rather than in nonfiction and are much more obscure. For example, a drama or tragedy such as Oedipus Rex has the theme of not being able to escape fate, rather than having a brusquely stated thesis statement. The theme must be deduced by the reader/watcher after finishing and reflecting upon the play. Themes also tend to be an idea or message that is given to the reader.
The theme of a story is whatever general idea or insight the entire story reveals (Kennedy and Goia). In “The Story of an Hour”, by Kate Chopin, the theme is repression and freedom. In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, the theme of the story is being proud of your heritage or your background. In “The Storm”, by Kate Chopin, the theme is finding happiness or comfort in other things.
In the story Harrison Bergeron wrote by Kurt Vonnegurt, the figurative language and theme play a key role in setting different moods. One type of figurative language used by the author was a simile to describe Harrison and the ballerina’s dancing and gracefulness. For example,on page 26, Vonnegurt writes, “They leaped like deer on the moon”. This quote makes the reader feel the mood of freedom. The second type of figurative language used by the author was imagery to describe how the the girl looked without her mask on.
Theme is developed in the story, “Hunters in the Snow,” by Tobias Wolff by creating a main idea that being selfish to others will not solve your problems. In a story, theme is the controlling idea or its central idea. This main idea is developed throughout the story by creating a storyline in which a group of boys go on a hunting trip meant to bring them together through the harsh tasks, but fails to do so creating an opposite reaction. “You shouldn't have just left me back there like that” (Wolff 83). This is a quote made by Tub, a character in the story who was falling behind from the group because they were walking to fast for him to keep up. This did not help the boys
All authors of the different forms of literature try to ensure they bring forth originality in their respectable works but also deliver a valuable message that all readers can relate to. These valuable messages occasionally relate to family, adversity, love, or struggle. Common themes are constantly found across the different forms of literature, how these themes are created, however, can range in diction, figurative language, and overall presentation. In poetry, the poet uses rhyme scheme, and figurative language to deliver the theme. In a novel, on the other hand, the author uses plot, characterization, and symbolism to create their theme.
A theme, by literary definition, is a central topic of a text.This means that they are a always a part of every story. Mainly, themes symbolize the, sometimes hidden, meanings of texts. In one particular story of Ursula K. Le Guin, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” one theme is evident throughout this short story, and it centers around the neglect of morals and ethical beliefs. Throughout the text, this idea of moral neglect is apparent, and the story describes how derelict the ethics of the people of Omelas have become.
Between styles of writing, there are many ways you can compare pieces and contrast them because they are both written on a specific subject in two different perspectives. “The House of Hades,” by Rick Riordan, is a fiction title about a Roman and Greek demigod adventure in which they travel worldwide to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring. The online resource by Jose Delgado was written in essay form and about the start of the mythologys. Both these writings are about Mythology but they have many differences. The main topic in this essay is comparing and contrasting two different writings on Greek and Roman Mythology.
A theme is a hidden message that an author projects. This message creates a purpose for their work and it is what makes it fascinating to read or watch. Many authors such as James Agee, use powerful descriptions to portray their themes. James Agee was an American journalist, novelist, poet and screenwriter who began his career in the 1930’s. His childhood and adult lifestyle greatly influenced his writings.
Theme is a central idea or message in a work of literature. Theme connects with all events of a story, however, it is not the moral of the story like many may think. Theme is interpreted by the reader. In other words, the theme is just almost every aspect of a story. For example, theme needs characters, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, and speaker to analyze what theme is in a story. The equation for theme is character + conflict and resolution = theme. The story of Antigone for example has many themes. Antigone is the story of a young girl, who's purpose is to honor her brother Polyneices in a burial. Both of her brothers killed each other, however Eteocles, her other brother, fought for the city and got an honorable burial, while Polynieces,
By writing a literary analysis it allows readers to criticize and survey an author’s work. It lets the readers truly be appreciative and to be able to comprehend what the writings meaning is. Analyzing the poems, short-stories, and anything else the author has written, may show the readers what factors helped shape how they wrote. It could also determine the themes given, how the character’s act amongst each other, and how certain scenes are presented. Overall, a literally analysis is written to let the readers really dig into the information given throughout the author’s work.