Themes in Literature . . .

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Themes in Literature . . .

• . . . arise from the interplay of plot, setting,
  character, conflict, and tone

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Subject Theme are not the same

• a subject is some dimension of the human
  condition examined by the work
• Subject Time
• a theme is a statement, direct or implied, about
  the subject.
• ThemeBy the time we understand life, there is
  too little left to live.

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Themes

• Are often interpreted in diverse ways by
  different people or critics, regardless of
  whether or not the discussed theme was the
  original intent of the author.

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Themes

• differ from culture to culture, but there is a
  general set of "classic themes" that are
  prevalent in all cultures and histories.
• These themes have their roots in the oral
  traditions of different cultures, and recurr in a
  range or literary works.

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How do you find theme?

• Check out the title. Sometimes it tells you a lot
  about the theme
• Notice repeating patterns and symbols. Sometimes
  these lead you to the theme
• What are the details and particulars in the
  story? What greater meaning may they have?

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Caution Theme isnt everything

• be aware that a theme we determine from a story
  never completely explains the story. It is simply
  one of the elements that make up the whole.

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Common Subjects Themes

• The Individual in Nature
• Nature is at war with each of us and proves our
  vulnerability.
• People are out of place in Nature and need
  technology to survive.
• People are destroying nature and themselves with
  uncontrolled technology.

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• The Individual in Society
• Society and a person's inner nature are always at
  war.
• Social influences determine a person's final
  destiny..
• A person's identity is determined by place in
  society.
• In spite of the pressure to be among people, an
  individual is essentially alone and frightened.

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• Human Relations
• Marriage is a perpetual comedy bound to fail.
• Marriage is a relationship in which each partner
  is supported and enabled to grow.
• Parents should not sacrifice all for a better
  life for their children.
• There are few friends who will make extreme
  sacrifices.

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• Growth and Initiation
• Manhood or womanhood is often established by an
  abrupt, random crisis, sometimes at an unusually
  early age.
• Aspects of childhood are retained in all of us,
  sometimes hindering growth, sometimes providing
  the only joy in later life.
• A person grows only in so far as he or she must
  face a crisis of confidence or identity.

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1st Hour

• Hannah Tabatha Max Racheal
• Tessa Carlos Alex L. Anna S.
• Cody B. Bianca Stephanie Steve
• Kevin
• Alex C. Tyree Alyssa Cody S.
• Lindsay Jessica Matt Nick
• Ana Daniel Jordan Kelsey
• Brandon H.
• Emily D. Emily J. Victoria
• Peter Tucker Sam
• Kevin Jacki Anna

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2nd Hour

• 1. Courtney 2. Ryan D. 3. Paul 4. Will
• John Amanda Megan Ryan P.
• Jackie Pauline Beau Emma
• 5. Justin 6. Rick 7. Kristi 8. Seth
• Chelsie Lisa Marcus Brandon
• Oscar Koung Dan Corrina
• Brad
• 9. Eric 10. Kayla 11. Felicia 12. Tristan
• Sara Josh Sam Ali
• Jesse Eric Ben Henna

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3rd Hour

• 1. Kelvin 2. Jess 3. Bronson 4. Andrew P.
• Jeremy Lauren Alex Mike
• Jiri Claudia Shayna Whitney
• Samantha S. Daniel Josh B.
• 5. Brian 6. Katie Curran 7. Keaton 8. Trevor
• Drew Dan David Tina
• Katie Cerven Ryan Hadd Chelsie Mark
• 9. Alex 10. Kate 11. Bradley
• Dustin Ryan Heroff Andy
• E.J. Andrew H. Sean

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4th Hour

• 1. Maddie 2. Andy 3. Alex 4. Jennifer
• Nathanial Laura Ryan Yao
• Nic Natasha Lisa Jake
• 5. Dakota 6. Luke 7. David 8. Amanda
• Nichole Brian Kayla Derek
• Nick H. Kaitlyn Sammie Mark
• 9. Emilie 10. Steve 11. Anthony 12. Abby
• Hudson Jamie Jason Adam
• Chelsea Aaron Nick S. Ryan

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6th Hour

• 1. Joe 2. Jeff G. 3. Cody 4. Devin
• Anna Joshua Jaime Tommy
• Donald Wilson Brady Holly
• 5. Alec 6. Sam H. 7. Aaron 8. Joe
• Jacob Vaughn Gavin Andy S.
• Lizzy A.J. Megan N. Kaylyn
• 9. Nathan 10. Andy J. 11. Robbie 12. Victor
• Bailey Jenny Matt Mally
• Breanna Conor Ashley Emily