Them 文学原理教程课件.pptVIP

Definition ---- The central idea or statement about life that unifies and controls the total work. Misconceptions about Theme 1. Each a novel has a theme / themes. Five Requirements for Stating a Theme A theme must be expressed in the form of a statement with a subject and a predicate. Eg: “Love of one’s country often inspires heroic self-sacrifice”. Some Themes Justice prevails. Love conquers all. Society will always overwhelm the individual. Children often see more clearly than adults. There’s no place for the artist in the jungle. Where to Look for the Theme 1. How the novel is entit