1. A Weeee Little Mini... Tips on How to Determine “Theme”

2. Determining the theme of a work of literature can often be tricky, but here are a few tried and true tips for the novice theme-writer:

3. 1. Theme is the lesson or moral of a work of literature. It is often what the protagonist learns.

4. 2. Since “theme” is a lesson-learned, it can NEVER, EVER be just one word. (Nevereverevereverever....)

5. 3. It MUST be ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE.

6. 4. A theme is typically “universal,” which means it can apply to a variety of texts.

7. Examples of common themes: 1.Love conquers all.

8. Examples of common themes: 2. If a person works hard, he/she can achieve his/her dreams.

9. Examples of common themes: 3. Never give up!

10. Examples of common themes: 4. You reap what you sow.