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Theme

REVIEW…. The five literary elements found in all fictional literature... 1. Characters : who 2. Setting: where/when 3. Plot: what/how 4. THEME: WHY

Theme A theme is... –The author’s central message or idea in a story. –Expressed in a general statement. –Is about human beings or about life.

A theme is... A theme is NOT... Non-example: • A message or idea • Stated in a sentence • An author’s observation about human nature. • Found in all literary elements of a story: characters, setting, plot, and conflict. • Arguable. Implied; not directly stated. • Applicable to multiple texts. • Example: Hard work results in success. A theme is NOT... A moral A lesson Advice A “you” statement Fortune cookie message One word A summary Non-example: “Slow and steady wins the race.”

Theme The theme is a generalization about life, but it should not be larger than the terms of the story (some, sometimes, may are more accurate than every, all, always). Every detail and character action must contribute to the theme. There is no one way to state the theme.

Have you read a book with one of these themes? There is beauty in simplicity Death is unavoidable Loneliness is a destructive force • Knowledge is power • Ignorance is weakness • Love is transformative • Relationships are dependent on sacrifice

How to figure out the THEME of a fictional story. Start: What topics or big ideas does the story deal with? What is the author saying about one of these topics? End: Put it into a THEME statement!

BIG IDEAS: Ambition • Perseverance • Jealousy • Fear • Beauty • Prejudice • Loneliness • Freedom • Betrayal • Suffering Loyalty • Happiness • Duty • Redemption • Truth • Love

Still having trouble? Think about... • Symbols that reoccur • Patterns in the story • Details that stand out from the rest • The title

Possible Theme Statements for The Three Little Pigs Work hard for success. Hard work will eventually lead to positive outcomes. Work hard the first time and get the job done properly. Ignorance can lead to deception.

Steps to Identifying Theme: Read the title. Does it reveal anything? Does the meaning of the title change as you read the story? 2. Examine the details of the story and the bearing of the character. What is the conflict? How does the protagonist deal with the conflict? 3. Identify the tone of the story. Analyze the author’s diction, details, imagery, and syntax. Are there certain repetitions of words, phrases, actions, or events? 4. Analyze the resolution. What is the author trying to say by ending the narrative this way? How would the outcome change in an alternate ending? What might the comparison suggest?

Review the four theme samples on the next slide. Choose one to support/defend using textual evidence. Present this by creating a graphic organizer or an Oral presentation.

“Story of an Hour” THEME STATEMENTS A: Imagery within a text aids the author in establishing a distinct mood. B: Information presented by close family and friends shouldn’t be interpreted as truth without concrete evidence. C: Unresolved internal conflicts could adversely affect emotional and even physical health. D: Independence is an indulgence for a woman in a marriage, and can only be imagined.