Understanding Literary Theme

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Understanding Literary Theme Analyzing Literature

What is THEME in Literature? 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 in Literature? 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.

Definition Theme: Main idea, or message about life, society, or human nature; generally timeless and universal ideas that are often implied rather than stated explicitly.

Examples Think about the Topic and Theme of the classic story Cinderella. If you are describing the TOPIC, you might say it is 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 eventually happen to good people.

A talking spider helps a pig. Charlotte’s Web Topic Theme(s) A talking spider helps a pig. Self-Sacrifice True Friendship Perseverance

An ugly duckling grows up to become a beautiful swan. The Ugly Duckling Topic Theme(s) An ugly duckling grows up to become a beautiful swan. Patience Self-Confidence Individuality

The Wizard of Oz Topic Theme(s) A girl goes on an adventure in a magic land. Friendship Appreciate what you already have Things you seek are already inside you

Identify the Theme Now you try it: Which of the following is the THEME of City Mouse Country Mouse? A country mouse visits his cousin in the city. A mouse discovers he does not like the city. Be grateful for what you already have.

Identify the Theme Now you try it: Which of the following is the THEME of Horton Hears a Who? An elephant struggles to save a community. Elephants have very good hearing. True friendship knows no boundaries.

Themes Can Change Your Life This book literally changed my life…

What Do You See? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VqTwnAuHws

Now It’s Your Turn (In a group) Choose a favorite novel, story, play, movie, or T.V. episode that everyone has seen. -Decide on a theme. -Human… Universal. -Take notes. Provide evidence. -Report to the class. -Turn in notes for a grade.