Pay attention to this idea; it is up to YOU to determine the theme based on what you read!
This is a very simple, straightforward explanation of what a theme is in literature.
Pay attention to this idea; it is up to YOU to determine the theme based on what you read!
View this slideshow for a very clear explanation of theme and some tips on how to determine the themes of a work of literature.
This is a good, clear, more in-depth animated YouTube video. Note that this presentation stresses the idea that the theme is not about the character specifically. Check it out.
Here's a nice little worksheet that will help when it comes time to write your theme statement.