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Writing a Complex Thematic StatementSlide2
A
theme statement
is the universal lesson anyone reading the book
should
learn.
For example:
People should not try to please others by pretending to be something false.
Or
People should not blame their
problems on others
.Slide3
A major
conflict
is
The primary problem in the book. This must be universal, apply to many situations and may not actually be solved in the book.
For Example:
People often discriminate against others based off appearances and actions.
OR
People are often oblivious to the nature of love.Slide4
A COMPLEX THEMATIC STATEMENT
…
Combines both the major conflict, the consequences of facing the major conflict and the theme statement to explain the great TRUTH/LESSON of the novel.Slide5
Example Thematic Formula…
People often ___________________ because ___________________ and, as a result, ____________________________. Therefore, _______________________
CONFLICT
Explain why people have this problem
CONSEQUENCES
of the Conflict
THEME
statement/ lesson the reader should learn.Slide6
So, for example…
The
CONFLICT
of
The Great Gatsby
is … attempting to be something you are not.
The
EXPLANATION
of why people do this is … because people want to achieve their goals at any cost.
The CONSEQUENCE
of this problem is… people end up forgetting who they truly are.
Therefore, the
THEME/LESSON
of this book is… people should recognize that losing themselves will not lead to happiness.Slide7
This elements create a
COMPLEX THEME STATEMENT
People often ___________________ because ___________________ and, as a result, _____________________. Therefore,
_______________________________
Try to turn themselves into someone they are not
They want to achieve their goals at any cost
They end up forgetting who they truly are
People should recognize that losing themselves will not lead to happinessSlide8
The finished
COMPLEX THEME STATEMENT
People often try to turn themselves into someone they’re not because they want to achieve their goals at any cost and, as a result, they end up forgetting who they truly are. Therefore, people should recognize that losing themselves will not lead to happiness.Slide9
REMEMBER, a
COMPLEX
THEME STATEMENT
Is universal, meaning it applies to almost everyone on the planet – not just the characters from your book.Begins with the major conflict from the bookEnds with the lesson every person reading this book should learn.
Makes SENSE when you read it aloud!Slide10
Which one is the GOOD complex theme statement?
People often overeat fast food because it’s cheap and good and, as a result, people get health problems. Therefore, people should stop constantly eating fast food.
People
often change their personalities around certain people because they’re embarrassed about their true selves and, as a result, they have to maintain a false image. Therefore, people should reject social normalcy and accept themselves for who they are
.Slide11
Which one is the GOOD complex theme statement?
People often misjudge because of looks and, as a result, loose chances. Therefore, don’t be discriminative of looks.
2. People
often turn away from their problems because they are afraid of failure and, as a result, they ultimately fail. Therefore, turning away from problems only makes the situation worse.Slide12
Can’t Figure Out the Deeper Meaning? Try this…
Who is the main character? How does the main character change or what does the main character learn?
Start with a thematic subject. What is the main thing the literary work is about? What is the author saying about this subject?
Example subjects:
change
growing
up
war
and peace
good
and evil friendship deception
poverty fear memoryresponsibility
parenthood
misunderstanding
love
choices
ambitionSlide13
NOW…
As a group, write a complex thematic statement for
a Disney movie
.Do not tell other groups what movie it is! We will need to guess! Slide14
Example Thematic Formula…
People often ___________________ because ___________________ and, as a result, ____________________________. Therefore, _______________________
CONFLICT
Explain why people have this problem
CONSEQUENCES
of the Conflict
THEME
statement/ lesson the reader should learn.Slide15
So, is the theme statement the first completed paragraph of a paper??
NO!!!
A GOOD OPENING PARAGRAPH…
Explains what you will be addressing in your paper and implying how it relates to the prompt (
Thesis
)
Provides a clear
Theme
that relates to the prompt
May give a quick summary of the primary conflicts within the piece of literature (only conflicts which directly relate to the prompt)Slide16
GOOD OR NOT SO GOOD?
In the play,
Hamlet
, by William Shakespeare, Hamlet juggles with the emotions of to love or hate the relationship that his mother has with his father’s brother, Claudius.People often let their passion or desires override their better judgment and, as a result, neglect their responsibilities and obligations to others and themselves. Therefore, people should prioritize their lives and control their emotions.
In the play,
Hamlet
, Shakespeare
uses the character Hamlet to
prove how people often become more likely to commit violent acts because of their thirst for revenge and, as a result, cause harm to themselves and others. Therefore, people should not let a want of revenge alter their thinking.
Shakespeare demonstrates this theme through Hamlet deteriorating mental state in his soliloquies and comparisons to the character Ophelia.