lesson LITERAR

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THEMES
the heart of every story
what is it about?
theme
the underlying message that the
writer would like to get across
a pivotal element
there can be more than one theme in
a story or literary text
theme vs main idea
theme a central idea, concept, or message
that runs throughout a text
main idea is simply what the story is
about, or the summary of the plot
Miracle in Cell No.7
(Philippine Adaptation)

main idea theme

the wrongful conviction and eventual it presents a story of love, sacrifice,
execution of a mentally challenged death, and injustice
man, on falsely orchestrated charges,
sparking a fight for justice and truth
by his daughter
how to find the theme?
what is the main idea?
characters plot
the people who take part in the the events that make up a story
action of the story

setting conflict
where and when the story takes place the struggle faced by the main
character that must reach a resolution
 what problem is the main character
questions that 01 facing?
can help you what lesson did the main
identify 02 character learn?
themes what message can you get
03 from the story?

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common example of themes
01
courage

represents the strength and bravery of

characters who face adversity,
challenges, or fear in pursuit of their
goals or ideals
01
courage
The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien

tale of a homely hobbit who

sets off on an important quest
01
courage
Life of Pi
by Yann Martel

story of a young boy fighting to

survive after a shipwreck in the
middle of the Atlantic Ocean
02
death and dying

delves into the emotional,

psychological, philosophical, and
social dimensions of death and the
process of dying
02
death and dying
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes

a bubbly, broody love

triangle in which death was
the third party
02
death and dying
The Fault in Our Stars
by John Green

a story focuses on teenagers

who must come to terms with
their terminal illness
03
friendship

delves into the bonds, interactions,

and experiences shared by friends
03
friendship
Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. Rowling

a story of unbreakable friendship

strong enough to allow them to stand
up to even the greatest of sorcerers
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love

the most enduring and universal

theme in literature
04
love
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen

explores the theme of love

during the time when people
didn't really date outside their
social spheres
04
love
Fifty Shades of Grey
by E.L. James

explores the theme of love through an

intense and complicated relationship
between a young, inexperienced woman
and a wealthy, enigmatic businessman
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love
Wonder
by R.J. Palacio

follows the life of a young boy with a

facial deformity and the love that the main
character's family shows to him, as well as
the differences between the friends who
love him and the antagonists who give
him a hard time
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revenge

explores the complexities of human

emotions, morality, and the
consequences of seeking vengeance

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05
revenge
The Count of
Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
tells the story of a sailor who is
wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, and then
seeks revenge against those who betrayed
him

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 compassion

common honesty
loyalty
honor
themes solidarity
perseverance
include: importance of family
betrayal
redemption
performance task #1
a theme is the central message of a literary work that the author wishes to
convey to the reader. your task is to write a story that contains one of the
themes given:

courage, revenge, love, honesty, patience, friendship

• Chosen theme
• Title
• Fiction or nonfiction story containing the following:
• Characters, Settings, Plot, and Conflict

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thank you,
next | literary elements and techniques
 tell the nonfiction story
assignment #2 that you don’t want
your mother to read.