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Interpreter of Maladies – Jhumpa Lahiri
This Resource will include thematic exploration, literary techniques, cultural context, and character development, while encouraging analytical thinking through discussions and activities. 1. Introduction to the Text Background of the Author: Jhumpa Lahiri is a renowned American author born in London to Indian immigrant parents and raised in the United States. As a second-generation Indian-American, Lahiri’s […] More
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Mother Courage and Her Children – Bertolt Brecht
Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht is a powerful anti-war play set during the Thirty Years’ War. The story follows Anna Fierling, nicknamed “Mother Courage,” a canteen wagon owner who profits from war by selling goods to soldiers. She travels with her three children, Eilif, Swiss Cheese, and Kattrin, through war-torn Europe, trying […] More
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The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde
Summary The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a young and extraordinarily handsome man, Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by the artist Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that he could remain forever young while his portrait ages and bears the […] More
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Serial, Season 1 – Sarah Koenig
Serial, Season 1 by Sarah Koenig is a groundbreaking investigative journalism podcast that delves into the real-life murder case of Hae Min Lee, a high school student in Baltimore, Maryland, who was murdered in 1999. Her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison. The podcast, narrated by Sarah […] More
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The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
You have two tasks to complete on this page. First, read and try to connect with what you have read in the novel. Second – take the Quiz by hitting the “Let’s Play” button at the end of the 10 Thematic Quotes. Task 1 – Thematic Quotes 1. The American Dream “Gatsby believed in the […] More
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Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro is a dystopian novel set in an alternate England where human clones are bred for the sole purpose of donating their organs. The story follows the lives of three main characters—Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy—who grow up together at a seemingly idyllic boarding school called Hailsham. As the narrative […] More
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Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart is a novel by Chinua Achebe, published in 1958. It is one of the most important works of African literature and is often studied for its portrayal of African society before and after the arrival of European colonizers. The novel is set in pre-colonial Nigeria and follows the life of Okonkwo, a […] More
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IBDP HLE – Frida Kahlo
The Complex Interplay of Pain, Identity, and Symbolism in Frida Kahlo’s Artistic Vision. Have a look at Her Works. Line of Inquiry: To what extent does Frida Kahlo utilize symbolic imagery in Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird and The Two Fridas to explore the dualities inherent in her identity and the universal experience of […] More
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Julius Caesar
Themes – Julius Caesar 1. Power and Ambition “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” “Let me have men about me that are fat; sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o’ nights.” “Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; he thinks too much: such men […] More
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Persepolis – Marjane Satrapi
Persepolis: Summary, Author, and Plot Author: Marjane Satrapi Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-born French graphic novelist, cartoonist, and director, is the author of Persepolis. Born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi grew up during the turbulent years of the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Her personal experiences deeply influenced her work, leading her to create […] More
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