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Theme

Theme . The Search for Meaning Someone Is Hiding on Alcatraz Island. What is a Theme ?. Theme : Life lesson, meaning, moral , or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work. In other words… Theme is what the story teaches readers. Identifying Themes.

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Theme

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  1. Theme The Search for Meaning Someone Is Hiding on Alcatraz Island

  2. What is a Theme? Theme: Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work. In other words… Theme is what the story teaches readers.

  3. IdentifyingThemes Themesare not explicit (clearly stated). Themesare implied. Themes are bigger than the story. Big World of the Theme. Applies to the “Real” World. Small World of the Story

  4. Themes are about the big picture. Not“Danny was chased by the Outlaws.” Not “Danny and Biddy tried to escape.” Think BIGGER. Find “Real” World advice. Theme: Fear motivates people. Big World of the Theme. Applies to the “Real” World. Small World of the Story

  5. Review • Theme is what we can learn from a story. • Themes must be inferred. • Themes are about the BIG world.

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