Literary Criticism & Analysis Prompts

Explore our collection of prompts for thematic analysis, character studies, and comparative literature.

Analyze Literary Characters Through Existentialism Use this prompt to generate in-depth character analysis through an existential lens, with specific focus on Meursault from Camus' "The Stranger"

Write a Literary Analysis of Redemption in Les Misérables This prompt will help ChatGPT generate an insightful analysis of redemption themes and character transformations in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables

Compare Love Themes in Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis comparing the portrayal of love in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.

Analyze Allegory and Moral Themes in The Lord of the Rings Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of allegory and moral dilemmas in The Lord of the Rings, complete with character studies and thematic exploration

Write a Feminist Analysis of The Handmaid's Tale Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary critique of gender portrayal and patriarchal control in The Handmaid's Tale, complete with textual evidence and contemporary relevance

Analyze Ambition and Downfall in Macbeth Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of ambition's role in Shakespeare's Macbeth, exploring character motivations, key plot points, and modern relevance.

Compare Love in Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis comparing the portrayal of love in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Brontë's Wuthering Heights

Analyze The Unreliable Narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of the narrator's role in Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, exploring how their unreliability creates suspense.

Analyze The Concept of "The Other" in Camus' The Stranger Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how 'the other' impacts the protagonist's existential journey in Albert Camus' The Stranger

Compare Dystopian Themes in 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis comparing the dystopian societies portrayed in George Orwell's 1984 and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451

Analyze Mental Illness in The Bell Jar Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of mental illness portrayal in Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, examining narrative impact and character development

Analyze Stream of Consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway Use this prompt to generate an in-depth literary analysis of Virginia Woolf's use of stream of consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway, complete with textual examples and thematic connections.

Write a Literary Analysis of Holden Caulfield Use this prompt to generate a detailed character analysis of Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye, exploring his evolution, struggles, and the broader themes of adolescence.

Analyze Foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men This prompt will help you generate a detailed literary analysis of foreshadowing techniques in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, complete with specific examples and their impact on the narrative.

Write a Literary Analysis of Hamlet as an Anti-Hero Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis exploring how Hamlet's character challenges traditional heroism and embodies anti-heroic traits in Shakespeare's masterpiece.

Analyze Isolation in Frankenstein's Character Development Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how isolation shapes character development in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, complete with specific textual examples and thematic connections.

Analyze Gender Roles in Pride and Prejudice Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of gender roles in Pride and Prejudice, examining how Jane Austen's characters reflect and challenge 19th-century societal norms.

Analyze The Supernatural Elements In Macbeth Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of the supernatural's role in Shakespeare's Macbeth and its influence on the protagonist's character development.

Analyze Symbolism in The Great Gatsby Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to provide a detailed analysis of the symbolism in The Great Gatsby and its connection to the American Dream, complete with textual evidence and historical context.

Analyze Irony in The Importance of Being Earnest Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of irony and humor in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, complete with specific examples and cultural context.

Analyze Power and Ambition in Macbeth Use this prompt to generate an insightful literary analysis of power's corrupting influence in Shakespeare's Macbeth, complete with character analysis, key scenes, and thematic exploration.

Analyze Race and Social Justice Themes in To Kill a Mockingbird Use this prompt to generate a nuanced literary analysis of racial representation and social justice themes in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

Analyze Isolation and Identity in The Metamorphosis Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of isolation and identity in Kafka's The Metamorphosis, complete with textual evidence and thematic exploration.

Analyze Literary Symbolism in Lord of the Flies Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to provide a detailed analysis of symbolism and themes in William Golding's Lord of the Flies, complete with textual evidence and critical interpretations.

Analyze The Role of Death as Narrator in The Book Thief Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of Death's unique narrative perspective in The Book Thief, exploring how this unconventional storytelling choice shapes the novel's themes and emotional impact.

Write a Literary Analysis of The Hunger Games Use this prompt to generate an insightful literary analysis of survival and resilience themes in The Hunger Games, complete with character development insights and symbolic interpretations.

Compare Love Themes in The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice Use this prompt to create a detailed literary analysis comparing how love is portrayed in The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, exploring character relationships, social contexts, and thematic elements.

Analyze Setting in "The Road" Like a Literary Expert Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis of how setting functions in Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," exploring both physical and psychological aspects of the post-apocalyptic landscape.

Analyze Identity and Society in The Bell Jar Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of identity and societal expectations in Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, complete with specific questions to refine the analysis.

Analyze The Supernatural Elements in Beloved Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how supernatural elements shape character development and themes in Toni Morrison's Beloved.

Analyze The Sound and the Fury's Complex Narrative Structure Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis of William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, focusing on its innovative narrative structure and treatment of time.

Analyze Symbolism in The Old Man and the Sea Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to provide a detailed literary analysis of the symbolism in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, complete with character insights and thematic connections.

Analyze the Psychological Impact of War in Literature Use this prompt to generate a deep psychological analysis of war's impact on soldiers in 'All Quiet on the Western Front', exploring themes of trauma, disillusionment, and loss of innocence.

Analyze Power and Corruption in Animal Farm Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of power and corruption themes in Orwell's Animal Farm, complete with textual evidence and symbolic interpretations.

Analyze Holden Caulfield's Character in The Catcher in the Rye Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of Holden Caulfield's character and how he reflects universal adolescent struggles in The Catcher in the Rye.

Analyze Identity, Race, and Gender in The Color Purple Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of identity, race, and gender themes in Alice Walker's The Color Purple, complete with textual evidence and critical insights.

Analyze Freedom vs Society in Huckleberry Finn Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of freedom and societal constraints in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, complete with textual evidence and thematic exploration.

Analyze Setting and Social Class in The Great Gatsby Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how setting reflects social status in The Great Gatsby, complete with textual evidence and scholarly perspectives

Analyze Justice and Racial Prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of justice and racial prejudice themes in To Kill a Mockingbird, complete with textual evidence and critical insights.

Analyze Unreliable Narration in Lolita Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of Humbert Humbert's unreliable narration in Nabokov's Lolita, exploring his manipulation of language and impact on reader interpretation.

Compare War Themes in The Iliad and The Aeneid Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis comparing the treatment of war in Homer's The Iliad and Virgil's The Aeneid, complete with specific examples and cultural context.

Analyze Character Dialogue in The Crucible Use this prompt to get a detailed analysis of how dialogue reveals character motivations, relationships, and themes in Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

Analyze The Supernatural Elements in The Turn of the Screw Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of the supernatural and ambiguous elements in Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, examining both psychological and ghostly interpretations.

Analyze Survival and Faith in Life of Pi Use this prompt to generate an in-depth literary analysis of survival and faith themes in Life of Pi, complete with textual evidence and symbolic interpretations

Analyze Literary Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter Use this prompt to generate an in-depth literary analysis of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter and its critique of Puritan society. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts.

Analyze Imagery in The Raven Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of the imagery in Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, exploring how specific elements contribute to the poem's haunting atmosphere.

Analyze Social Class in Great Expectations Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to provide a detailed literary analysis of social class dynamics and their influence on Pip's character development in Great Expectations.

Analyze The Count of Monte Cristo's Theme of Revenge Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of revenge in The Count of Monte Cristo, exploring character development, moral implications, and narrative structure.

Analyze Power and Corruption in Lord of the Flies Use this prompt to get a detailed literary analysis of power dynamics and corruption themes in Lord of the Flies, complete with character insights and symbolic interpretations.

Write a Literary Analysis of Race and Identity in Their Eyes Were Watching God Use this prompt to generate an in-depth literary analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's masterpiece, exploring themes of race, identity, and self-discovery through the journey of Janie Crawford.

Analyze Setting and Gothic Elements in Wuthering Heights Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to deliver a detailed literary analysis of setting and Gothic atmosphere in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, complete with textual evidence and thematic connections.

Analyze The Metamorphosis's Existential Themes Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of Kafka's The Metamorphosis, focusing on themes of alienation and existentialism with expert-level insights.

Analyze Irony in Catch-22 as War Commentary Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how Joseph Heller's Catch-22 uses irony to critique war and bureaucracy

Analyze Memory and Identity in The Remains of the Day Use this prompt to generate a thoughtful literary analysis of how memory shapes identity and self-perception in Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day.

Analyze Sacrifice in The Kite Runner Use this prompt to generate an in-depth literary analysis of sacrifice in The Kite Runner, exploring character development, cultural context, and thematic significance.

Analyze Literary Metaphors in "The Road Not Taken"Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis of metaphors in Frost's "The Road Not Taken," exploring themes of choice, individuality, and time.

Compare Time in Slaughterhouse-Five and The Time Traveler's Wife Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis comparing the treatment of time in Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five and Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife

Analyze Disillusionment in The Sun Also Rises Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how disillusionment shapes character relationships in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises

Analyze Thoreau's Nature Philosophy in Walden Use this prompt to generate an insightful literary analysis of nature's role in Thoreau's Walden, exploring his philosophical views on simplicity, self-reliance, and transcendentalism.

Write a Literary Analysis of The Book Thief's Narrative Perspective Use this prompt to generate an insightful literary critique of Death's narration in The Book Thief, exploring how this unique perspective shapes the story's emotional impact.

Analyze Family Dynamics in The Glass Menagerie Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of family relationships, conflicts, and symbolism in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie

Analyze Magical Realism in One Hundred Years of Solitude Use this prompt to get an expert literary analysis of magical realism in García Márquez's masterpiece, exploring its narrative impact and thematic significance

Analyze Identity and Society in Invisible Man Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis of identity and societal expectations in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, complete with textual evidence and critical insights.

Analyze the Literary Significance of "Brave New World's" Title Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to deliver a detailed literary analysis of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" title and its thematic connections

Analyze the Chorus in Antigone Like a Literary Expert Use this prompt to generate an expert analysis of how the chorus shapes audience perception in Sophocles' Antigone, exploring its role in moral guidance, character development, and thematic depth.

Analyze Animal Farm's Political Allegory Use this prompt to generate an in-depth analysis of the allegorical elements and political commentary in George Orwell's Animal Farm, complete with historical context and modern relevance.

Analyze Character Redemption in A Christmas Carol Use this prompt to create an in-depth literary analysis of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation and redemption in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Write a Literary Analysis of Fate vs. Free Will in Oedipus Rex Use this prompt to generate an insightful literary analysis exploring the complex relationship between fate and free will in Sophocles' masterpiece Oedipus Rex

Compare War Themes in Classic Literature Use this prompt to generate an expert literary analysis comparing the treatment of war in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and 'The Things They Carried'

Analyze Setting and Themes in Heart of Darkness Use this prompt to generate a detailed literary analysis of how setting shapes themes in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, complete with textual evidence and critical interpretation.

Analyze Irony in The Importance of Being Earnest Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to provide a detailed literary analysis of irony and humor in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, complete with specific examples and cultural context.

Analyze "To Kill a Mockingbird's" Narrative Structure Use this prompt to get a detailed analysis of how Harper Lee's narrative choices in "To Kill a Mockingbird" shape our understanding of racial injustice.

Compare Love and Betrayal in Classic Brontë Novels Use this prompt to get ChatGPT to analyze and compare the themes of love and betrayal in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre with expert literary insights.