Literary themes

What is the Difference Between Theme and Motif? Theme is not explicitly given in a text. Motif is often explicitly stated through the use of repetition.

This study guide and infographic for Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Writers Write is a resource for writers. This list is about the 12 most common themes in books. What is a theme? Theme is the central idea of the story. It is better if it is a full statement, with a subject and a verb. It sums up what the story shows us about the […]

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Before you can think about teaching or analyzing theme, it’s essential to understand what it is (and isn't), why it’s used, and how to identify themes in a text.

venn diagrams of literary madness welcome to my latest literary adventure, where the only consistent theme is chaos and my questionable life choices. after hours of intense venn diagramming (seriously, i think i’ve unlocked a new level of nerd), i present to you a guide that probably makes more sense in my head than it will to anyone else. i’m calling this the utterly chaotic reading guide because let’s face it: life is a mess, and so is my reading list. from love to loss to “what even is…

Theme in literature is a topic we've delved into before. Every story has themes – whether they're consciously explored or simmering under the surface – and the exploration of different themes adds depth and layers to any story, especially if those themes are universal.So today we're taking a look at some of the most popular themes explored in the world of books, through some specific literary theme examples.From broad, sweeping concepts, like love or death, to more particular ideas, like…

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In To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch tells Scout that, "You never understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." As I teach point of view, I impress upon my students that to