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In the context of literary work what is a theme

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A central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work. Theme is not a summary, but a central idea the author wishes to communicate. A central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work.
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The theme is the main idea, what the passage was all about. The "big idea". 
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