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Themes of literature

Literature Themes are the underlying meaning or main idea an author explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. The theme of a story is usually conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements. The theme may be a moral or message.

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Themes of literature

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  1. 1. Good vs. evil: A story about good conquering evil may pit two characters directly against each other. The theme of good versus evil stretches even beyond Biblical times be it a direct battle between altruism and antagonism or between light and dark. The theme of good versus evil is usually explored through the external actions and dialogue of the characters; or via their internal struggle to do the right thing when faced with temptation.

  2. 2. Love: As in life and so in literature,Love is one of the most universal themes. The theme of love has been an integral and popular theme being discussed across the eras. Love, sometimes, is a force for good that inspires people to sacrifice themselves for others. And Love as well can be a toxic force that drives people to madness or violence.

  3. 3. Redemption: In stories that employ redemption as a central theme, characters see the errors of their ways and strive to right the wrongs they’ve committed, making up for a compelling uplifting tale. Tragedies and hurdles set the stage for a sad story but the end can be redeemed still. Stories of redemption often end in a reformed character sacrificing his or her freedom or life. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is a popular redemption tale that has stood the test of time and continues to be a subject that is explored by many authors.

  4. 4. Courage and perseverance: The victory of the human spirit in the face of challenges is a hugely popular theme in literature, film, and real life. Characters in these stories about courage endure difficult circumstances or impossible odds and still persevere through sheer determination, grit, and gall. 5. Coming of age: A typical coming-of-age story follows one or more characters during their journey of growing up into adulthood. It is also known as a bildungsroman. Here, the characters may experience everything from a loss of innocence to an awakening or self-awareness before finally reaching maturity. Coming of age stories are primarily popular in young adult literature at the same time, they’re also common in memoirs.

  5. 6. Revenge: A common ploy in literature, the theme of revenge sets up a conflict between one character and his or her enemies. Over the course, he or she journeys to avenge wrongs done to them. A revenge story often depicts the trials a character endures in order to achieve their vengeance. It may also explore the human cost and moral dilemmas around pursuing vengeance in the first place. Stories that have used revenge as their central theme include The Iliad by Homer; Carrie by Stephen King; The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas; and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

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