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Theme (narrative)
About: Theme (narrative) is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 13050 publications have been published within this topic receiving 159511 citations. The topic is also known as: narrative theme.
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01 Jan 2012
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01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: It was demonstrated that regardless of background, the authors could write a mathematical fiction novel or short story with a dominant geometric theme and recommendations for future studies involving the use of mathematical fiction were made.
Abstract: Analysis of Mathematical Fiction with Geometric Themes Jennifer Rebecca Shloming Analysis of mathematical fiction with geometric themes is a study that connects the genre of mathematical fiction with informal learning. This study provides an analysis of 26 sources that include novels and short stories of mathematical fiction with regard to plot, geometric theme, cultural theme, and presentation. The authors’ mathematical backgrounds are presented as they relate to both geometric and cultural themes. These backgrounds range from having little mathematical training to advance graduate work culminating in a Ph.D. in mathematics. This thesis demonstrated that regardless of background, the authors could write a mathematical fiction novel or short story with a dominant geometric theme. The authors’ pedagogical approaches to delivering the geometric themes are also discussed. Applications from this study involve a pedagogical component that can be used in a classroom setting. All the sources analyzed in this study are fictional, but the geometric content is factual. Six categories of geometric topics were analyzed: plane geometry, solid geometry, projective geometry, axiomatics, topology, and the historical foundations of geometry. Geometry textbooks aligned with these categories were discussed with regard to mathematical fiction and formal learning. Cultural patterns were also analyzed for each source of mathematical fiction. There were also an analysis of the integration of cultural and geometric themes in the 26 sources of mathematical fiction; some of the cultural patterns discussed are gender bias, art, music, academia, mysticism, and social issues. On the basis of this discussion, recommendations for future studies involving the use of mathematical fiction were made.
30 citations
30 citations
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01 Jan 1981
TL;DR: In this paper, the major theme is the defence of culture and the claims of history, and the main theme is Roderick Hudson and the tradition of the Portrait of a Lady.
Abstract: Preface 1. The major theme 2. The related ideas 3. The beginnings: Roderick Hudson and the tradition 4. The sacred quest: The Portrait of a Lady 5. The defence of culture and the claims of history 6. Americans and ambassadors: the whole man Index.
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01 Jan 1966
TL;DR: The classic book "Anyplace but here" depicts the theme of hope, undercut by disappointment, and hope renewed as it details the African American's search for a home as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Originally published in 1945 as "They Seek a City," this classic was revised and expanded in 1966 to include chapters on Marcus Garvey, the Black Muslims, Malcolm X, and the racial disturbances in Detroit, Chicago, and Watts. Filled with stories about real men and women who sought a new life in the North, "Anyplace But Here" depicts the theme of hope, undercut by disappointment, and hope renewed as it details the African American's search for a home.
29 citations