Question

Which theme can be identified in the following lines from Santa Claus Stops By (pgs. 207-209)? Filthy, silence doesn’t mean / you have run out of things to say / only that we are trying / not to say them.” The Crossover

Answer 1

The theme of communication or lack thereof can be identified in these lines. The speaker is acknowledging that sometimes silence is not a sign of having nothing to say, but rather a deliberate choice to not say certain things. This can be seen as a commentary on the complexity of human relationships and the importance of communication.