The quest /by Susan E. Hamen.

Hamen, Susan E.,

The quest /by Susan E. Hamen. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2016. - 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits. - Essential literary themes .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction to themes in literature -- chapter 2. An overview of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -- chapter 3. Women on quests -- chapter 4. An overview of The Hunger Games -- chapter 5. The flawed mentor -- chapter 6. An overview of the Lord of the Rings trilogy -- chapter 7. A religious journey -- chapter 8. An overview of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight -- chapter 9. Failing his quest.

This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme.



9781629695921


Baum, L. Frank 1856-1919 --
Collins, Suzanne --
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973 --


Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.


Quests (Expeditions) in literature.


Electronic Books.

PN3352 / .Q478 2016