What insight about life the work reveals.
Theme exists in two situations.
When the author Seriously attempts to record life accurately, or reveal some truth. Deliberately introduces as a unifying element, some concept or theory of life that the story illustrates. There are six ways in which authors establishes and develops theme. Direct statements made by the author- Point of view Imagery and symbolism Statements made by the characters. Characters who stand for ideas The work as a whole Tone- word choice, grammar, vocabulary . . .