Themes
True or false: you can only have one theme in a novel.
False
This movie addresses the theme of misogyny by depicting a young woman woman going off to war in her father's place.
Mulan
This film franchise famous for focusing on the theme of "family"
The fast and the furious
A boy practices every day for a race he keeps losing. What theme fits this story?
Perseverance leads to improvement
“Fight Song” – Rachel Platten - What is the theme?
Believe in yourself and never give up, even when others doubt you.
Are themes and the central idea the same thing?
No, although they are related. Themes are ideas that reoccur throughout a text, whereas the central idea is the key unifying element that ties together all of the other elements of fiction, including themes.
What is one theme from Wreck it Ralph?
Don't judge others, accept who you are, keep a hopeful outlook on life
What is one theme from Attack on Titan?
Everything is political, there is beauty in diversity, never give up in the face of adversity, fear is common, dealing with loss, classism.
A group of friends stays loyal even when they face rumors about one another.
True friendship stands strong through challenges.
“Roar” – Katy Perry - What is the theme?
Finding your voice and standing up for yourself shows strength.
What is a theme?
A theme is an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature
What is one theme from Lilo & Stitch?
Losing loved ones, grief, feeling lost and confused, family, caring for others.
What is one theme from Euphoria?
Teenage angst, mental health, physical health, drug use, violence, addiction
A girl moves to a new school and learns to embrace her differences.
Accepting yourself brings confidence.
Bruno Mars – “Count on Me” — What’s the theme?
True friends support each other no matter what.
Name one way in which themes are developed in literature.
Some of the more common tools of the author's craft are: character development, setting, mood, plot, point of view, figurative language, allegory, symbolism, and irony.
Which Disney movie is being discussed in the following quote:
While the main themes of _____ are identity and self-discovery — familiar territory, to be sure — the film manages to enliven such well-traveled latitudes with a breeze as fresh as the islands.
Moana
What is the central idea of The Batman (2022)?
Taking what's in the shadows and exposing it to the light?
A character steals to help his family but learns honesty is worth more than money.
Doing the right thing matters more than personal gain.
A Million Dreams” – from The Greatest Showman - What is the theme?
Imagination and hope can inspire you to make your dreams real.
Why is it important to understand themes when engaging with fiction (stories that are, to some degree, made up)?
Themes are the universal lessons and ideas that we draw from our experiences of works of art: in other words, they're part of the whole reason anyone would want to pick up a book in the first place!
Which Disney movie follows the exploits of an eternally youthful boy as he engages with themes of imagination, courage versus cowardice, maternal love, and preserving memory.
Peter Pan
What is the central idea of Star Wars (across all 9 movies)?
The power of redemption
A young scientist’s invention goes wrong, but he takes responsibility for it.
Taking responsibility helps us grow and learn.
“Thriller” – Michael Jackson - What is the theme?
Facing fear and embracing excitement in the unknown — sometimes what scares us can also thrill us.