Theme

What is theme?

the central idea, or insight, about life or human behavior that a story reveals. Big ideas in the literary work.

What is universal theme?

themes that are so commonly found in literature of all cultures and all ages

The following sentence is an example of what type of theme: "Love will endure and triumph over evil."

universal

What are two clues to help you figure out what the theme is?

Consider the way the main character has changed and the way the conflict has been resolved.

True or false? Theme is the same as the work's subject.

False

Can a work only have one theme?

No, there are many different themes and ways to express that theme

What is ambiguous theme?

no clear meaning but are open to a variety of interpretations, even opposing ones.