Proving Theme in Fiction

The theme of a work of fiction is elucidated by the author through the use of structural and literary devices, such as character, symbolism, and imagery. In order to write a literary analysis, students must be able to identify the theme of the work on a particular topic, and to prove that their chosen theme by showing how various structural and literary devices support it. This graphic organizer can help students to logically support their chosen theme.

Theme: Device Structural: Choose one: - Plot - Character - Setting - Point of View Quotation from Text Context/Explanation Connection to Theme

Literary: - Symbol

Literary:

_____________