28 pages • 56 minutes read
Zora Neale HurstonDrenched in Light
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1924A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Explain the title “Drenched in Light.” How does the title reflect Isis’s characterization?
2.
Throughout the story, Hurston employs references relating to popular Greek and Egyptian myths along with popular fairy tale images. How do these allusions help tell Isis’s story? What effect does it add?
3.
Discuss the symbolism of the horizon. Why is the horizon important for Isis? How does it work in conjunction with other symbols or motifs in the text?
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