“What is this story about?” Do you respond with the main idea or the theme? Read below to find out about both literary ...

the themes are the ideas that run throughout. For example, Romeo and Juliet is about two young lovers from opposing families who meet by chance and fall in love. The main theme of the play is fate.

The book also explores bigger ideas, or themes, such as good versus evil and the importance of friendship. Themes are the main ideas or meaning that run through a text. Themes are often universal ...