Chapter 3: Theme. What is theme? (page 116-117) The truth of the story Usually reveals message about...
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Chapter 3: Theme
Transcript of Chapter 3: Theme. What is theme? (page 116-117) The truth of the story Usually reveals message about...
Chapter 3: Theme
What is theme? (page 116-117)
The truth of the storyUsually reveals message
about lifeGives the story powerA lesson the character learns
How to find the theme?
Be a detective
Read between the lines.
You must INFER!
Look for word clues/ language
“The Boy Who Cried Wolf” “ The Tortoise and the Hare”
Ask yourself the following questions:
1) Is the writer (author) trying to tell you a specific point of view
2) What does the title signify?3) Is the title a clue to the theme?4) How does the main character change in
the story?5) What do the word choices and imagery
reveal about the theme?
How are themes conveyed?
Through a character’s thoughts and ideas
A character’s actions Details and images
Don’t Be Fooled!
The theme of a story can often be confused with the story’s subject
There can be more than one theme in a story
A story from a long time ago can show that people have the same ideas about life as we do now.
Universal Themes
Relate to the human conditionExamples: love, fear, jealousy,
friendship, loyalty, responsibility, truthfulness, happiness, sadness, ego, hope, bravery, peace, childhood, fairness, anger, integrity, respect, etc.
Read King Midas
