ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The term theme can be defined as the underlying meaning of a story. It is the message the writer is trying to convey through the story. Often the theme of a story is a broad message about life. The theme of a story is important because a story’s theme is part of the reason why the author wrote the story.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four main ways to express a theme in a story: Thoughts and conversations of characters. The feelings of characters in the story. The lesson the character(s) learn at the end of the story.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme of a short story is simply its meaning. It is the main idea explored in the story by the writer. It answers the question: What did you learn about the human condition or human nature?

Detailed explanation-4: -An author’s message is the “big idea” of the text or a part of the text. It is what the author wants the reader to learn or take away from reading the text. There may be more than one message in a text. A life lesson: The moral, or lesson, that stories like fables are trying to teach readers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Theme: The message or lesson the author wants you to take away after reading the story.