I Want to Know Why : Themes

1. Name: Bhumi K Mahida
Roll No: 4
Enrollment No: 31762058202175
Sem: 6 (B.A)
Paper Name: A Study of American Literature 2
Paper No: 19
Date: April 9, 2024
Year: 2023-2024
Topoc: I Want to Know Why: Themes
E- mail: bhumimahida385@gmail.com@gmail.com
Submitted to: Vipul Sir
M R R Monapar Arts College, SPEI

2. Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Basic information of the story
• Themes
• Examples
• Conclusion
• References

3. I Want to Know Why

4. Introduction
• Sherwood Anderson
• Spetember 13, 1876 March 2,
1941
• Known for subjective and self
revealing works
• His famous and successful
works are Winesburg, Ohio and
Dark Laughter

5. Why
?

6. Themes
Coming of Age
Explore the theme of
adolescence. The story revolve
around a young boy's journey
towards maturity and
understanding.
Loss of Innocence
Examine how the protagonist's
experiance challenge his
innocence and harsh realities
about life and nature.
Alienation &
Disillusionment
This alienation contributes to
his growing awareness of the
complexities and injustice of the
adult world.
Symbolism of the
horse
The hirse serves as a powerful
symbol throughout the story,
representing innocence,
vulnerability and the natural
world.

7. Examples
Bollywood Movie :
Udaan, Wake Up Sid
Sherwood Anderson's
play: Winesburg, Ohio

8. 'I Want to Know Why' is thought
provoking explanation of the
innocence and the search for
meaning. Anderson's narrative
mastery and naunce exploration of
universal themes ensure that 'I Want
to Know Why' remains a timeless
and compelling work of literature.

9. References
Conclusion- Book Vs Internet, Book Vs Internet.
https://images.app.goo.gl/CXwoEwhtNdDDTUy68
Coming of Age- Court- metragesde junes auteur chinois, Made in Asia.
https://images.app.goo.gl/TwmDnk3r6fQ2Yb4D9
Disillusionment World Representing World Weary And Disenchanted.,
Shtterstock.
https://images.app.goo.gl/yEGMBg9QW9tg5THp8
Start publishing LLC, Simon and Schuster, Winesburg, Ohio eBook by
Sherwood Anderson.
https://images.app.goo.gl/ZG4CmjEGH2Yt7h8F8