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English 102: English Composition II

Themes to Consider in Interpreting Meaning in Literature

acceptance escape piety


acquiescence faith prejudice
alienation fear presumptuousness
ambition forgiveness pride
anticipation futility purity
arrogance generosity rebellion
atonement greed redemption
betrayal grief regret
compassion guilt rejection
conformity honor responsibility
conquest hope sacrifice
control humility salvation
courage ignorance secrecy
cowardice indolence shame
cruelty industry skepticism
cynicism insolence temptation
deception jealousy transformation
defeat loss trespass
despair loyalty trust
detachment malice vengeance
dread nostalgia vulnerability
envy obedience weakness
perseverance wisdom

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