3.3 Exploring Themes and Characters

• The theme of identity explores how characters develop their sense of self.

  True
• Match the theme with its definition:

  Identity ↔️ Sense of self

  Relationships ↔️ Conflicts between characters

  Power ↔️ Role of authority
• Repetition emphasizes key themes by recurring words or phrases.


  True
• What does the stockings in "Death of a Salesman" symbolize?

  Broken relationships
• Steps for identifying and describing important characters:

  1️⃣ Identify central characters

  2️⃣ Outline their traits

  3️⃣ Explain their motivations

  4️⃣ Describe their evolution
• What does the symbolism of stockings represent in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman"?

  Broken relationships
• What theme is underscored by the claustrophobic setting in Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire"?

  Confinement
• Willy Loman's desire to achieve the American Dream is a central motivation in "Death of a Salesman".


  True
• Match the type of relationship with its significance in literature:

  Romantic ↔️ Drives plot, explores love

  Familial ↔️ Shapes identity, reveals family dynamics

  Professional ↔️ Demonstrates power dynamics, career ambitions

  Antagonistic ↔️ Creates conflict, highlights moral dilemmas
• What theme does Willy Loman's inability to reconcile his self-image with reality reflect in "Death of a Salesman"?

  Identity crisis
• Conflicting relationships may explore themes of power, morality, or identity
• Close examination of character interactions deepens understanding of the text's significance.


  True
• Paraphrasing involves restating a detail from the text in your own words.

  True
• Steps to explore themes in a literary text

  1️⃣ Identify central ideas

  2️⃣ Define key themes

  3️⃣ Analyze development throughout the text
• In "Death of a Salesman", stockings symbolize broken relationships
• Identifying key characters is the first step in examining their development and motivations
• What should you examine when analyzing character motivations?

  Goals, desires, beliefs
• Match the relationship type with its significance

  Romantic ↔️ Drives the plot, explores love

  Familial ↔️ Shapes identity, reveals conflicts

  Professional ↔️ Demonstrates power dynamics

  Antagonistic ↔️ Highlights moral dilemmas
• What does the strained relationship between Willy Loman and his son Biff reflect in "Death of a Salesman"?

  Broken family bonds
• Character development can shed light on themes like personal growth or societal change


  True
• What may a character's pursuit of power explore in a literary text?

  Corruption and morality
• Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" is used as an example to illustrate the connection between characters and themes.


  True
• A character's transformation can shed light on themes like societal change or the human condition
• What does a direct quotation from the text provide in literary analysis?

  Direct support
• Willy Loman's obsession with the American Dream reflects his struggle to define his own identity.


  True
• Arrange the following literary techniques based on their purpose in developing themes and characters:

  1️⃣ Symbolism

  2️⃣ Repetition

  3️⃣ Character Development

  4️⃣ Setting
• How does the claustrophobic setting in "A Streetcar Named Desire" influence the themes?

  Underscores confinement
• Defining a key theme involves explaining what it represents and how it is developed throughout the text
• The theme of power in literature often focuses on authority, control, and influence
• What kind of transformations does the theme of change address in modern prose and drama texts?

  Personal, social, or political
• What does symbolism use to deepen themes in a narrative?

  Objects, characters, or events
• The setting in a narrative can influence both characters and themes
• Identifying important characters involves determining their role in driving the plot forward.


  True
• Understanding important characters provides deeper insights into the text's themes.

  True
• Walter Younger's journey in "A Raisin in the Sun" reflects the theme of racial equality.


  True
• Steps for examining character development and motivations:

  1️⃣ Identify key characters

  2️⃣ Describe personality traits

  3️⃣ Analyze motivations

  4️⃣ Examine character development
• Character relationships significantly impact the plot, themes, and character development
• In "Death of a Salesman," Biff Loman's strained relationship with his father highlights the theme of broken family bonds
• A character's transformation can shed light on themes like personal growth or societal change
• Steps to analyze character-theme connections

  1️⃣ Identify character motivations

  2️⃣ Describe character development

  3️⃣ Analyze character relationships