1. Introducing Theme

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Stop at 2:30.

3. Review: Theme Literary works primary purpose The central idea
Think of the moral, life-lesson, message or meaning
Usually universal
Subject (or concept): Courage
Subject is not equal to theme
A theme is the idea the writer expresses on that subject
An opinion

4. Courage What about courage. It must be an opinion about courage
Courage What about courage? It must be an opinion about courage. “Ordinary people are capable of showing great courage under great pressure.”

5. Why is theme important?

6. Theme and Music
Think about and identify the theme in each of the following songs:
1. Macklemore – Same Love 2. Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror 3. Rihanna – Stay 4. TLC – Waterfalls 5. Baz Luhrmann – Everybody is Free to Wear Sunscreen

7. Exit Pass
Identify at least two themes present in your novel.