English Literature A-Level
The loss of innocence
What The loss of innocence means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of The loss of innocence
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A concept the novel constructs, examined through the tragic events of Tom's youth and the transition from youth to adulthood.
Topics that use The loss of innocence
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - YOUTH IN TIME (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Nostalgia and the passage of time
- The construction and interpretation of history
- The fleeting nature of youth and time
- The purpose and commodification of education
- Transition from adolescence to adulthood
- Adolescent trauma and adult identity
- Coming of age and sexual awakening
- Mortality and existential anxiety
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