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Theme

Great stories, like the one you are reading are often great because they convey themes. Theme is defined as a message that the writer wishes you to get from his story.

The central idea may be expressed as a singular encompassing theme, while at the same time there are often lesser themes within the story.

Theme is expressed as a complete thought that is open to interpretation: 

§    War is a futile endeavour that is best avoided by both leaders and their citizens

§  The bonds of blood are often stronger than those forged by friendship.

Prepare a 5 in 1:

Write a thematic statement that you feel best encompasses the author’s central idea in the novel that you are reading.

Write a paragraph that explains how the theme is developed in the novel.

Quote a few lines that you feel best capture the theme. Cite the quotation according to AMA format. (author's last name, year of publication, page #)

Create an image that you feel best captures the theme. (Think of an image that reflects the themes above: bonds of family vs. bonds of friendship or the futility of war. How would you draw these themes?

Write a title that encompasses all of the other elements of this assignment!