Theme
What is theme?
- Theme is the underlying message or 'big idea' of the story. It's the critical belief the author is trying to convey about life in the writing of a novel, poem, play, or short story.
- It transcends cultural barriers, it is usually universal in nature. When a theme is universal it touches on the human experience regardless of race or language.
- It's what the story means.
- A piece of writing may have more than one theme.
- It is a statement about life.
In order for writing to be meaningful and lasting, it needs to have a theme. It must have a deeper meaning than just the words on the page.
Following are examples of themes in some well-known stories:
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding - All humans are capable of evil, even children. Evil lives in the hearts of man.
- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - Love is more valuable than any material gift.
- The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 - Love your neighbor.
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