6 Themes of literature

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 3. Redemption
• In stories that employ redemption as a central
  theme, characters see the errors of their ways
  and strive to right the wrongs theyve 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.

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• 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, theyre also common in memoirs.

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• 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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