The theme is the main idea or message in literature. The message can be about life, society or human nature. Themes are more implied than stated straight-out in a story.
1) Step into someone's shoes to get ride of ignorance
2) Things aren't always what they seem
3) We cannot defeat evil until we acknowledge our own dark side
* I got these from various webistes
2) What is the theme of your life, as you see it right now?
As of right now, I would consider the theme of my life to be "expect the unexpected." It has only been about a month since I've moved to Korea, and things have been really hectic. I had no idea that I was going to enroll to a dormitory school until a couple days before school started. Things have just been really out of hand and so sudden that I'm still not fully adjusted and comfortable with where I am right now. Life is full of surprises, but the important part of that is that you are able to take them in and not let that ruin your life. I'm not going to let my move to Korea or a dormitory ruin my relationships with the great friends I had back at home or the relationship with my family of being apart. Things are going well though, and I'm blessed to even have this opportunity to be attending a school like TCIS. Although there have been days where fate decided to take a little twist and let things get complex, I'm enjoying it as it is. If you think about it, that's what life is all about, right? We go through many unexpected and overwhelming events, but they have their importance in this world.
3) In your opinion, what is the theme of God's plan for this world?
I think that the theme of God's plan for this world is "make the best out of what you have." God created the earth, and as humans, it's our responsibility to make the best out of what God has given us. We live in this world, and it's our task to live responsibly and use all the resources he has given us to live life to its fullest. We shouldn't pollute the air or trash the streets. That is not why God has created the earth. He created it so that men could dwell on his land.
1) How can you figure out a theme in a short story? Describe the process.
There are some strategies in figuring out the theme of a story. You can consider the title. Sometimes the title of a story can reveal understanding of the theme. Then think about the main characters and what conflicts they go through. Find the climax and try to figure out what the author's message is. Lastly, look at the resolution of the story. It may contain some sort of universal truth. From the information you have gathered, try to come up with a truth statement. You should be able to identify the theme for the story.
2) What is the theme of "The Utterly Perfect Murder" and how does this theme relate to your own life?
I think the theme of "The Utterly Perfect Murder" is obsession with past sorrows/grievances. Doug is hung up with his past about his childhood friend, Ralph. Ralph has betrayed him, abandoned him, and has certainly not treated Doug as a friend. This left a huge scar on Doug, who never seemed to forget about it. Even after forty years, Doug cannot seem to leave behind the past. In fact, he decides to get revenge on his friend. That revenge was to kill Ralph for what he's done to Doug. A normal human probably would've forgotten about the past by then, but obviously Doug had some sort of obsession about it that left him hanging onto the past. I'm not sure if the theme is correct, but this is how I interpreted it as.
3) How is a moral of a story different from a theme?
A theme is broader than moral. A moral is lesson from an event or story. A theme is a broad idea or message that may be about life, society, or humanity. A moral is usually revealed in a story, while a theme is something the reader has to think about and find out. A moral is typically only one statement. On the other hand, the theme depends on the reader. It can be interpreted in many different ways, especially if it's not stated so straight-out.
4) Read John 3:16. Is this a theme statement for God's story? How does this relate to the truth you might find in literature?
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16
Yes, I would consider this a theme statement for God's story. We mostly remember God for sacrificing his own son for the sins of mankind. John 3:16 mentions that God loved the world so much that he was willing to kill his one and only son, Jesus. In literature, there are similar themes, such as sacrifice or giving something/someone up for someone else's sake. The whole idea of "giving up" is mentioned in almost all stories. It's ironic because that is what revolves around God. He gave up his son for our sake, while characters in stories do the same. For example, in Marigolds, Lizabeth gave up innocence, but gained maturity. That idea of "giving" something up always occurs in our lives.
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