analyze how characters, plot, setting, and other elements contribute to the overall theme.
compare and contrast the theme with other works of literature to provide a broader perspective.
consider different interpretations of the theme and how they add depth to the analysis.
reflect on personal experiences or outside research that may shed light on the theme.
To identify and evaluate the theme of a text for a literary analysis, a writer must
assess what the big ideas and the messages in the text mean.
sum up the essay by clarifying the ideas developed in the analysis.
map out a plan to outline ideas for the essay and organize the analysis.
cite evidence from the text to support a conclusion reached by the writer.
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