Theme Notes
- Theme is the central idea or meaning of a story.
- Determining the theme requires a close analysis of all the elements of a work.
- Themes aren't easy to express, but they help to bring the story together
- Theme must be based on evidence within the story rather than solely on experiences, attitudes, or values the reader brings to the work
- Many stories go beyond traditional moral values to explore human behavior instead of condemning/endorsing it
- Pay attention to the title
- Look for details in the story that have potential for symbolic meaning
- Decide whether the protagonist changes or develops some important insight as a result of the action
- When you formulate the theme of the story in your own words, write it down in one or two complete sentences
- Be certain that your expression of the theme is a generalized statement rather than a specific description
- Be wary of using cliches as a way of stating theme
- Be aware that some stories emphasize theme less than others
- The theme is expressed by the story itself
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