Journal/Journalism
Study: Theme
Great stories, like the one you are
reading are often great because they convey themes. Theme is defined as a
message that the writer wishes you to get from his story.
The central idea may be expressed as a
singular encompassing theme, while at the same time there are often lesser
themes within the story.
Theme is expressed as a complete
thought:
§
War is a futile endeavour that is best
avoided, by both leaders and their citizens.
§
The bonds of blood are often stronger than
those forged by friendship.
Prepare
a 5 in 1:
Write
a theme that you feel best encompasses the author’s central idea in the novel
that you are reading.
Write
a paragraph that explains how the theme is developed in the novel.
Quote
a few lines that you feel best capture the theme. Cite the quotation in the
following format: (Minsky-Sender, 1987, p. 45)
Create
an image that you feel best captures the theme. (Think of an image that
reflects the themes above: bonds of family vs. bonds of friendship or the
futility of war. How would you draw these themes?
Write
a title that encompasses all of the other elements of this assignment!
