Literary analysis is a research area that involves examining the structure, themes, characters, and other elements of literature to gain a deeper understanding of the work. It often involves close reading of texts, identifying patterns and motifs, and exploring the author's intentions and the historical and cultural context in which the work was written. Literary analysis can be used to interpret and interpretive meaning in literature, as well as to understand the ways in which literature reflects or critiques society. Scholars and critics use literary analysis to study and appreciate the complexities and nuances of literary works.