The theme is the main idea of the story or the author's message. The theme can be explored and revealed by looking at how someone is characterized and through specific plotlines. The character's can influence or alter another character's actions by their personality, feelings, or goals throughout the story. The experiences of the characters throughout the story or through different parts throughout the plot help determine what our story is about. These ideas about what the story is about can help reveal the main theme of the story.
