Writing Workshop: Theme

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Writing Workshop: Theme Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Essay

Theme The message/lesson learned Ask yourself: Why did the author write this story?What is the author trying to say about life or human nature? Themes involves the main character and the change/transition as a result of the conflict. What the protagonist learns…

A good Thesis Statement Complete Sentence “Love and rejection” General meaning of the story as a whole Not just a small part of the story Do not use cliches “honesty is the best policy”

Themes in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Inevitable loss of childhood Identity Life is a meaningless puzzle Loneliness Death Exploration Madness

Requirements 5 paragraph Essay MLA format At least 3 quotations/paraphrases