What religious or ethical beliefs or philosophies does the author seem to disfavor? What behaviors do the characters display that the author wants us to think are “right”?
Philosophical analysis: This approach uses a philosophical framework from which to approach the work. The belief is that the larger purpose of literature is to teach morality and to probe philosophical issues. Existentialism is a common philosophy that find roots in literature, particularly in that of Sartre and Camus. Here are some questions to ask […]