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“Uncovering Hidden Meanings: Exploring Themes and Symbols in Literature

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10 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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Shelley P 🇺🇸

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Hi there, my name is Shelley, I joined this platform to grow, expand my knowledge, and help others by offering my tutoring skills.

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SESSION 9

22

Feb

SESSION 9

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Sun 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTCFeb 22, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

In this session we will explore the themes, symbols, and analyze a short story called, "MISS BRILL (1920),"
By Katherine Mansfield. The last 30 minutes of this session will be opened so you can share any essays you want me to look over or any writing/ grammatical skills that you may need help understanding. 📖😊
Here is the link to the reading: https://jerrywbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Miss-Brill-Mansfield-Katherine.pdf
SESSION 10

8

Mar

SESSION 10

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Sun 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM UTCMar 8, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM UTC

This session will be an open discussion about any of the readings we have covered so far. This space will be for discussion and any questions of ideas you might have.

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Oct 25 - Mar 8

20 weeks

30 - 75 mins

/ session

Next session on February 22, 2026

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Sundays

2:45PM