“Uncovering Hidden Meanings: Exploring Themes and Symbols in Literature
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7 sessions
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Every story has layers — beyond the characters and plot are deeper messages about life, society, and human nature. In this session, we’ll explore how authors use symbols (like light, colors, or nature) to express themes such as identity, freedom, and morality.
We’ll practice close reading techniques to identify these patterns, discuss what they represent, and connect them to the story’s larger meaning. Whether you love reading or want to strengthen your literary analysis skills for class, this session will help you see stories in a whole new way ✨
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SESSION 4
30
Nov
SESSION 4
Poetry
Poetry
Sun 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTCNov 30, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTC
In this session, we will explore Emily Dickinson’s haunting poem “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain.” We’ll break down the metaphor of the “funeral,” discuss how Dickinson uses sound imagery to convey mental collapse, and interpret the poem’s final moment of psychological “falling.” Students will practice close reading and learn how to analyze abstract poetry with confidence.
SESSION 5
7
Dec
SESSION 5
Other Topics
Other Topics
Sun 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTCDec 7, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTC
This short session dives into Ezra Pound’s two-line imagist masterpiece “In a Station of the Metro.” We will examine Pound’s philosophy of Imagism, how to unpack deep meaning in extremely brief poetry, and what makes this poem revolutionary. Students will practice close reading a poem with only 14 words and learn how images create emotion.
SESSION 6
14
Dec
SESSION 6
Other
Other
Sun 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTCDec 14, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTC
In this session, we will analyze Hemingway’s short story “In Another Country” (or **“Soldier’s Home,” instructor’s choice). Students will learn how Hemingway uses sparse language to express trauma, war experiences, and emotional isolation. We'll explore the Iceberg Theory and how unspoken emotions create meaning.
SESSION 7
4
Jan
SESSION 7
Other Topics
Other Topics
Sun 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTCJan 4, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTC
This session focuses on Thomas Wolfe’s vivid story “Only the Dead Know Brooklyn.” Students will analyze the narrator’s strong dialect, the theme of urban mystery, and how place shapes identity. We’ll break down how Wolfe uses voice to create atmosphere and explore the deeper meaning of “knowing” a city.