Literary Analysis

Definition

Literary analysis is the process of examining a literary work, such as a novel or poem, to understand its meaning and explore its themes, characters, symbols, and other literary devices. It involves closely reading the text and interpreting it through critical thinking.

Related terms

Theme:

The central idea or message in a literary work.

Symbolism:

The use of objects, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Characterization:

The techniques used by an author to develop and describe characters in a story.