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Theme

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What the play means as opposed to what happens Could be clearly stated in the title May be stated in the dialogue as the playwright speaking through the characters May only emerge after study or thought- The abstract issues and feelings that grow out of the dramatic action

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The theme of a fable is its moral The theme of a parable is its teaching The theme of a piece of fiction is its view on life and how people behave Not intended to teach or preach Not presented directly at all Extracted from the characters, action, and plot

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Title Repeating patterns and symbols What allusions are made throughout? What are the details and particulars, what greater meaning might they have? Theme, plot, and structure are inseparable

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We are going to watch a short movie clip. In at least one paragraph, describe the theme of clip and how you determined what it was. If there is more than one, describe them all. Due at the end of class.