The topic is crucial because it pervades the entire tale, from beginning to end. It can be anything the author thinks is acceptable, and there can be more than one topic. Let's start with a detailed study of this key feature before diving into various examples of theme in literature. Literature is defined as "the product of human creativity expressed in words," or more specifically, "a work of fiction." This definition makes it clear that literature is a form of art, and as such it should not be confused with science or journalism. Art in general, and literature in particular, can deal with any subject matter they wish, from scientific theories to political events. As mentioned earlier, every story has a topic. This could be as simple as something that happens (e.g., a character eats food), or it could be a complex idea (e.g., love is blind). The topic serves as the central point around which the story is organized. Without a clear topic, a story would be hard to understand and would lack coherence. In addition to having a coherent structure, stories must also have a message or intention that helps us understand what the writer was trying to say with their work. Sometimes this message is obvious, while other times we need to look closer at the details of the writing to figure it out.