I think this quote means that the most critical idea of any piece of literature is how a character must face various obstacles with himself and others around him. I agree with this quote because I believe that every person, including myself, face difficulties with every aspect of life and the desire to follow their own hearts. The two novels The Lord of the Flies by William Golding and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee show examples that support the quote, "The theme of all great literature is the human heart in conflict with itself."

In the novel, The Lord of the Flies there are many examples that support my position. An example of how a character faces a problem of following his heart is when Ralph discovers that there are...