ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -An implied theme of a story or piece of literature is a theme that is not directly stated; it is implied, meaning that readers must examine the content to identify the theme.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the movie Midnight Collector, a serial killer collects the faces of his victims as mementos. The “implied thesis” is that humans have this type of darkness within them and that it is possible to become lost in this darkness and never emerge from it again.

Detailed explanation-3: -Implied Themes are suggested by the author through the details in the story and are not directly stated. Most narratives have implied themes. It is important to note that there is no single “correct” theme for a work. You must infer about themes based on the story’s clues.

Detailed explanation-4: -In some cases, the theme is directly stated. In other cases, the theme is indirectly stated. Instead, it might be suggested, or implied. You can find an indirectly stated theme by examining story events, as well as characters’ thoughts and feelings.