What is the theme of a narrative?

The theme is the central meaning of a narrative. It tells the reader what the work is about. The theme is expressed through what the characters say, do and think and through the actions that take place within the story.

What are some examples of themes?

Examples. Some common themes in literature are “love,” “war,” “revenge,” “betrayal,” “patriotism,” “grace,” “isolation,” “motherhood,” “forgiveness,” “wartime loss,” “treachery,” “rich versus poor,” “appearance versus reality,” and “help from other-worldly powers.”

How would a text have more than one theme?

A story will often have more than one theme, especially if it’s a novel as opposed to a short story. Short stories, due to their length, tend to only have one major theme, while a longer novel has time to elaborate on several themes at once. Your theme will relate your own beliefs and worldview, but it’s not a moral.

What’s the theme of a text?

The theme in a story is its underlying message, or ‘big idea. ‘ In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem? This belief, or idea, transcends cultural barriers. It is usually universal in nature.