Blindness (Theme)
Definition
Blindness as a theme refers to willful ignorance or the inability to see things clearly. It often symbolizes characters' lack of insight into themselves or their surroundings.
Analogy
Blindness as a theme is like wearing foggy glasses that prevent you from seeing things clearly. Just as fog distorts your vision, blindness in literature distorts characters' understanding of reality.
Related terms
Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.
Symbolism: The use of objects, actions, or characters to represent abstract ideas in literature.
Self-deception: Deliberately deceiving oneself about one's own thoughts, feelings, or actions.
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