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15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) • love (1) • ishmael (1) • ahab (1) • death (1) • dragons (1) • fate (1) • ghosts (1) • hospitality (1) • literary portrayal of character conflict (1) • lunar phases (1) • marriage (1) • metafiction (1) • sand dune navigation (1) • tea (1) • titania (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 love western literature Western literature typically depicts love as a fervent and romantic feeling. 3
2 ishmael Western literature Ishmael is a character in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick' in Western literature. 2
3 ahab Western literature Ahab is the vengeful and obsessed captain from the Western literature novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. 1
4 death Western literature Death is typically depicted in Western literature as a dark and unavoidable aspect of life, often with a focus on the afterlife and redemption. 1
5 dragons Western literature Dragons in Western literature are often depicted as dangerous, fire-breathing mythical creatures. 1
6 fate Western literature Fate in Western literature is often portrayed as the belief that individuals can shape their destinies through their choices and actions. 1
7 ghosts Western literature In Western literature, ghosts are often portrayed as restless spirits seeking resolution or revenge. 1
8 hospitality Western literature In Western literature, the concept of hospitality emphasizes the virtue of showing kindness to strangers. 1
9 literary portrayal of character conflict Western literature Western literature often uses literary portrayal of character conflict to create tension and drive the plot, leading to personal growth or resolution. 1
10 lunar phases Western literature Lunar phases have been used as a metaphor for change, transformation, and the passage of time in Western literature. 1
11 marriage Western literature Marriage is typically depicted as a romantic partnership in Western literature, focusing on love and mutual respect. 1
12 metafiction Western literature Metafiction is a established technique in Western literature that challenges traditional narrative conventions and engages the reader in a self-reflexive manner. 1
13 sand dune navigation Western literature Sand dune navigation is rarely portrayed in Western literature, indicating its limited importance in these cultures. 1
14 tea Western literature The concept of tea in Western literature is often associated with relaxation and quiet contemplation, often accompanied by reading. 1
15 titania Western literature Titania is the queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and is associated with nature and magic in Western literature. 1