Monday, October 1, 2012

What is a theme?

A theme is a thought or idea about life that the author explores in a literary work.  Themes may be deep, difficult to understand, or even moralistic. Generally, a theme has to be extracted as the reader explores the passages of a work. 

In this blog, you will keep track of how a particular theme is explored and developed throughout A Separate Peace.  You will also identify quotes and details from the novel that are connected to your specific theme.

Your work on this blog will help you plan the thematic essay you will have to write at the end of this unit.