1.0 notes on video feb. 14 2012

1.0 NOTES February 14, 2012 NOVEL SECTION

English AP

-       How to fid theme 

-       Imp element

-       Primary pursues

-       The central idea work of literature

-       Moral/ life lesson message meaning

-       You me everyone characters LIFE

-       Not same as subject. Theme is the idea about the subject opinion

-       Isn’t a thing- opinion about that subject

-       Love is not a theme- love stinks is a theme

-       Not obvious. Interesting

-       Literature model of the real world

-       Generalization. See the world through the author’s eyes.

-       No wrong answer if you can support it

-       You own the meaning. Come up with a meaning that the author did not intend

-       Reader owns the meaning

-       Look at what happens to the main character.

-       Watch for statements of theme

-       Look at the title

-       Look at main conflict

Several common themes in literature

Man struggles divinity

Peace with god

Societal pressure

Crime doesn’t pay off

Honesty

Overcoming adversity

Friendship is sacrifice

Importance of family

Love conquers all

Death is part of life

Sacrifice brings awards

Humans have same needs