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The central topic, subject, or message of a literary work.

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The author's opinion about a topic.

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This author believes _____ about (topic).

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This author believes _____ about (topic).

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1. Pick the main topic addressed in the story

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1. Pick the main topic addressed in the story

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2. Pinpoint the author's view on the topic

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2. Pinpoint the author's view on the topic

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Find the life lesson in each statement.

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3. Write that perspective using a theme statement template

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3. Write that perspective using a theme statement template

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1. Ask yourself, did the main character(s) undergo some kind of change throughout the journey? Did their outlook on life evolve in some way?

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1. Ask yourself, did the main character(s) undergo some kind of change throughout the journey? Did their outlook on life evolve in some way?

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2. Another good place to start is by picking a general topic that the story tackles, and then figuring out on which "side" the author ultimately comes down.

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2. Another good place to start is by picking a general topic that the story tackles, and then figuring out on which "side" the author ultimately comes down.

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Example:
Maybe the story deals with the broad topic of "love." Well "love" by itself isn't a theme, but a specific perspective on love could be.

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The author's perspective on life should apply to people and situations outside the story.

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"War is bad," is not a theme. Dig a little deeper using details from the story. (What specifically is bad about war? How does it negatively impact the characters or the world of the story?)

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"You should always be there for your family," isn't a theme, it's a suggestion. Keep your theme statement objective and based solely on evidence from the story ("The bond between family can overcome any obstacle.")

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"Once a cheater, always a cheater," or "Actions speak louder than words," aren't themes. They're just expressions people use all the time and have very little power or real insight.

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The author believes that determination can help conquer even the most impossible of tasks.

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It is expressed as a sentence or general statement about life or human nature.

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A literary work can have more than one theme, and most themes are not directly stated but are implied. The reader must think about all the elements of the work and use them to make inferences, or reasonable guesses, as to which themes seem to be implied.

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Determination means you never give up, no matter how hard the task is.

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Definition:
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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Hes thinking about why people prob fell bad no one is being truthful and they should stop lying and start being truthful because if you lie they well probs find out an never trust you again

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Chivalry: The author might be thinking that the knights should be Chivalrous, but their still human, and they can still make mistakes (that could potentially get them killed)

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The Author believes that determination can help you do what you never thought was possible

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The author belives that being determined to do something is a good thing because you are always pushing yourself to do something you can't yet do.

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romance is a feeling that comes from the heart and you should not do what you don't want to.?????