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Literary Analysis Lesson

Theme

What is theme? 

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How do you write a thematic statement?

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Practice:

 

With a partner, choose two of the following animated films to watch.  Analyze for Theme using the method demonstrated in the video above.

Image by Austin Chan
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PIP 
Animation Studios
 
The story of a puppy who goes to University to become a guide dog.
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In a Heartbeat
Ringling College of Art and Design
 
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams. 
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SMASH AND GRAB
Pixar Studios
 
Two antiquated robots risk everything to escape after years of toiling away inside the engine room of a towering locomotive.
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ONE SMALL STEP
TAIKO Studios
 
The story of Luna, a young Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut.
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THE PRESENT
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

The story of a boy who would rather spend his time indoors playing video games instead of discovering what’s waiting outside.
Image by Nick Fewings
Theme

Theme is a significant idea/statement that the story is making about a topic. 

 

It focuses on the deeper meaning or message that the reader is meant to consider. 

 

The theme often makes a statement about society, human nature or the human condition.

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