The hero / by Alexis Burling.

Author/creator Burling, Alexis
Format Electronic
Publication InfoMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2016]
Description112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone--Juvenile literature.
Lee, Harper. To kill a mockingbird--Juvenile literature.
Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864. Scarlet letter--Juvenile literature.
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Little women--Juvenile literature.
12 years a slave (Motion picture)--Juvenile literature.
Heroes in literature--Juvenile literature.
Heroes in motion pictures--Juvenile literature.

SeriesEssential literary themes
Essential literary themes. UNAUTHORIZED
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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015931035
ISBN9781624038051 (hbk.)
ISBN1624038050 (hbk.)

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