People sometimes confuse plot with theme. A theme is a dominant thought, a unifying vision, a moral. It is the central idea behind your story. A theme is a natural, unobtrusive part of a story. This is the theme, the quality that brings with it a sense of values and drama.
People sometimes confuse plot with theme.
The plot is the series of events that proves or disproves the theme. Plot is a series of conflicts, literal happenings. Common conflicts are man against man, man against nature, and man against himself. A theme is often not profound. It is usually simple and appeals to our emotion and intellect.