The theme of a story is best described as the unifying idea or message of the story. It encompasses the central concepts, moral lessons, or underlying messages that the author intends to convey through the narrative, characters, and plot. Themes can explore complex issues like love, identity, conflict, human nature, and morality, among others. While the overall feeling or tone of the story can influence how the theme is perceived, it is distinct from the theme itself.
What’s a story’s theme?
The overall feeling of the story
The unifying idea or message of the story
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