Theme (Notes)

" Moral of the story"
Not a thing-- an opinion of a thing
i.e.
Love isn't a theme
Luve is bad is
FIND A THEME
1. Look at character change
2. Look at the theme
3. Symbol for mankind? (Protagonist)
4. Look at the title
PRINCIPLES
Theme is bigger than a story
The theme is not the same as the subject
Abstract does not equal reality
Any theme is good if you have evidence
13 THEMES
Man vs. Nature
Good vs. Evil
Peace w/ God
Man vs. Pressure
Crime doesn't pay
Overcoming adversity
Friendship needs sacrifice
The importance of family
Love is beautiful/evil
DEATH
Sacrifices/rewards
Humans have needs+