Isolation and Community in Literature

In many literary works, themes of isolation and community play a significant role in character development and plot progression. For your free response, select one work of literature that explores the tension between isolation and community. Analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop this theme and its impact on the characters and overarching narrative.

Your essay should focus on how specific literary techniques—such as imagery, symbolism, or dialogue—reveal the complexities of the characters' relationships with others and their own sense of belonging. Consider the implications of isolation and community as they relate to the overall message of the work.