Common Themes in Literature

kindness

a common subject of themes for characters who are generous and considerate of others

honesty

a common subject of themes for characters who find that it is best to always tell the truth

importance of family

a common subject of themes for characters who form a special bond with others. Characters talk a lot about family. Doesn't just have to be a mom or dad and children. Just a group that includes you!

courage

a common subject of themes for characters who have the strength to overcome a fear or take a risk: being brave

friendship

a common subject of themes for characters who help each other when there is a rough or difficult task.

determination

a common subject of themes for characters who never give up and continue to persevere to achieve something that is difficult (hint- not perseverance)

perseverance

a common subject of themes for characters who never give up even when things are difficult (hint- Not determination)

acceptance/tolerance

a common subject of themes for characters who respect & accept others' differences and beliefs

loyalty

a common subject of themes for characters who trust each other and never turn their backs on their friends (hint- Not friendship)

compassion

a common subject of themes for characters who want to help others in need.

accomplishment/success

a common subject of themes for characters who work hard to complete something---achieve a goal (hint- not determination or perseverance)

cooperation/teamwork

a common subject of themes for characters who work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal

overcoming obstacles or challeneges

a common subject of themes of characters that find a way to deal with and/or get past something that is a struggle for for them

wisdom

a common subject of themes of characters that gain knowledge from their life experiences (learning from the good and the bad)

sacrifice

a common subject of themes of characters that give up something that they want in order to help or give to others. (hint- not appreciation/gratitude)

discovery, adventure, exploration

a common subject or themes for characters who are finding out or learning something more about a NEW place, thing, or idea

appreciation/gratitude

a common suject of themes of characters who are thankful or grateful for something or someone

theme

Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary text. What the story teaches the readers.