Title: Complete Guide to Literary Themes: Definition, Examples, and How to Create Literary Themes in Your Writing - 2021 - MasterClass
Headings: Complete Guide to Literary Themes: Definition, Examples, and How to Create Literary Themes in Your Writing
Complete Guide to Literary Themes: Definition, Examples, and How to Create Literary Themes in Your Writing
What Is a Literary Theme?
6 Common Themes in Literature
Literary Theme 1: Good vs. Evil
Literary Theme 2: Love
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Literary Theme 3: Redemption
Literary Theme 4: Courage and Perseverance
Literary Theme 5: Coming of Age
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Literary Theme 6: Revenge
3 Ways to Create Literary Themes in Your Writing
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Content: It’s no surprise, then, that multiple books may share the same central idea. Each of the following popular theme examples reveals the human condition and offers readers food for thought long after the story is finished. Six common themes in literature are: Good vs. evil
Love
Redemption
Courage and perseverance
Coming of age
Revenge
Literary Theme 1: Good vs. Evil
The classic battle between light and dark, altruism and antagonism, the theme of good versus evil stretches beyond even Biblical times. A story about good triumphing over evil may pit two characters directly against each other, as in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, or a main character against society at large, as in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. In addition, the theme of good versus evil may be explored through the external actions and dialogue of the characters, or via their internal struggle to do the right thing when faced with temptation. Literary Theme 2: Love
Love is one of the most universal themes in literature, as in life. In fact, the theme of love is underpins many of the stories we’ve discussed so far.