What should I do for a literary analysis of my book?

Question

I'm thinking of showing how the author uses foreshadowing, irony, or nature. Which should I choose? Could I just say that the book is an examination of what it means to be family or is that too general.

The book is about a fishing family that is torn apart by affairs. Brothers are in competition with each other. I can't decide what to talk about.

I'm leaning toward foreshadowing. Is that a good one?

It doesn't come with comments and it's not in my native language.

Sorry, this isn't a book that I'm writing. It's a book I'm reading for a class. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Quite honestly I never think about things like that. I don't sit and decide what literary techniques I will use. With the possible exception of foreshadowing, which is quite necessary in my genre which is mostly murder mystery. Otherwise, I don't sit and worry over what symbols I am using or if I am using metaphors or similes. From the sound of it your book is character driven rather than plot driven. Meaning it is your characters who are more important. What you need to do is take the time to write very strong and detailed character analysis - so detailed that you would know how your character will respond to any situation you throw at them. Then develop your plot and let the characters loose in it. As someone who has taught literature I really hate that "find the metaphor" and "seek the symbols" stuff. I prefer people reading my work as a whole and appreciating it. When you are forced to dissect a book, you lose all possible chance for loving it. So many kids hate books like Scarlet Letter. Great Gatsby, Catcher in the Rye, because they were forced to analyze them to death instead of being allowed to enjoy the rich and beautiful prose and the great stories. Once you have fully developed characters and plot, let your story unfold like a flower. Don't worry about any of that other stuff. I don't know an author in the world who said to themselves "Gee - what symbol should I use here?" or "Would a metaphor work here?" They just write! If your technique is strong the rest just happens. Focus on your characters. But right now, you don't seem to know enough about them. How are they alike? How are they different? Know your characters so will that if I asked you whether they wear boxers or briefs, you would know. Only when you are that intimate with your characters should you write. Hope that helps.
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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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