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It has to describe how the theme grows throughout the book. The problem is, I have no idea how to write a good essay. Themes are particularly difficult for me. Help!
It has to describe how the theme grows throughout the book. The problem is, I have no idea how to write a good essay. Themes are particularly difficult for me. Help!
December 11th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Theme
This is the central idea which runs through the novel; the author’s purpose in writing.
Key points:
- it is the point of view from which the author is writing and there may be a moral to the story - such as the need for social reform in many of Dickens’ novels
- the theme gives the story focus, unity, impact and a ‘point’
- the theme becomes clear by looking at what happens to the major characters. If the main character survives while others don’t, it shows us that his (or her) behaviour is being rewarded by the author
Here is an idea on themes and their use.
Good luck