mainstay
The collections of stories that make up the Arabic One Thousand and One Nights have multiple origins, but this prose fiction, written in plain speech, makes use of techniques that eventually became a mainstay in modern novels, such as framing (which introduces stories within the framework of another story), foreshadowing, and the inclusion of repetitive themes
Trụ cột: centerpiece cornerstone foundation
mainstay
farming is the mainstay of the rural economy
a person or thing on which something else is based or depends
Repetitive themes in literature
Love and hate
Death and rebirth
Good and evil
Identity and belonging
Freedom and oppression
Love and hate
These are two powerful emotions that often drive the actions and motivations of characters. Many stories explore the complexities, challenges, and consequences of love and hate, such as Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and The Hate U Give.
Good and evil:
These are two moral forces that often clash or coexist in the world. Many stories examine the nature, origin, and impact of good and evil, such as The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Dracula, and The Picture of Dorian Gray
Identity and belonging:
These are two aspects of the self that can influence one’s sense of purpose, direction, or fulfillment. Many stories explore the struggles, discoveries, or conflicts of identity and belonging, such as The Catcher in the Rye, The Kite Runner, The Color Purple, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Freedom and oppression:
These are two political conditions that can affect one’s rights, opportunities, or happiness. Many stories expose the causes, effects, or resistance of freedom and oppression, such as Animal Farm, 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Hunger Games.