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What is theme and how does a reader discover theme?

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The theme is the main idea or the underlying meaning of a literary work. Sometimes is stated directly, other times indirectly. It's an opinion expressed on the subject. Theme and subject are not the same. Subject is like a foundation of a literary work, and the theme could be his personal opinion. The readers should explore the theme, by analyzing characters, plot and other literary devices.

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The talk of a subject a piece of writing persons thoughts,an exhibition.Theme is were the writer finds out what the character does,what they say.
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