Comparing Themes

Theme: A central idea or insight about life and human nature that gives a story meaning

Example: Racial stereotypes blind reality

Characteristics: Gives meaning to character and events

Reveals the author’s attitude about how people do and should behave

Example: I don't understand that....

Genre: A category that a work of literature is classified under

5 main

Genres:

Non functions

fiction

Poetry

drama

myth

Generalization: A broad statement that applies to or covers many individuals, experiences, situation, observation, or test.

Example: People want to be accepted

Universal themes:

Themes commonly found in the literature of all cultures and ages

examples:

Love will endure and triumph over evil

Arrogance and pride can bring destruction

They can claim victory

End the Confusion:

Theme is not...

A summary of the plot

only about one person or type of people