ROMEO AND JULIET Theme in Literature. Assessment Questionnaire 1. What do you think the play Romeo and Juliet is about? 2. Do you think this play would.

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ROMEO AND JULIET Theme in Literature

Assessment Questionnaire 1. What do you think the play Romeo and Juliet is about? 2. Do you think this play would be interesting to read? Why or why not? 3. Do you think that the story of Romeo and Juliet is important to your life as a teenager? Why or why not? 4. Define “tragedy” in your own words and give an example from real life (for example, from the news, your life, or someone you know). 5. What does “tragic love” mean? Give an example of “tragic love” from stories, movies, or television shows.

What is theme? When you are talking about literature, one of the most important things you need to discuss is the “Central Theme” of the text. The Theme refers to the central idea or underlying message of the text. The Theme is rarely stated in the text –instead, the reader must usually consider the plot, characters, and setting to infer the theme.

What is Theme? Theme is often confused with other literary elements such as Plot or Topic (or Subject) However, the Theme of a piece of literature is a message about people, life, and the world we live in that the author wants the reader to understand. The Topic, on the other hand, is the main idea or gist of the story.

For example… Think about the Topic and Theme of the classic story Cinderella. If you are describing the TOPIC, you might say it is a story about a poor girl who marries a prince. But if you are describing the THEME, it could be described as an example of karma or good things happening to good people.

Charlotte’s Web Topic A talking spider helps a pig Theme Self-sacrifice True friendship Perseverence Theme in Literature

The Wizard of Oz Topic A girl goes on an adventure in a magical land Theme Friendship Appreciate What You Already have Things You Seek Are Already Inside You Theme in Literature

The theme can also be described in terms of a moral, or message, or lesson that the reader can gain from the piece of literature.  The Tortoise and the Hare is a lesson in perseverance.  The Gingerbread Man is a lesson in arrogance and the folly of pride.

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