Question

We are reading The Outsiders in class, but I don't understand theme. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

The theme in a story is an idea that readers can see multiple times throughout the story. Sometimes themes make the reader question the actions of the characters-- such as deciding right from wrong. Some of the main themes in "The Outsiders" is the divide between the rich and the poor, empathy, the protecting of childhood innocence, honor and individual identity. 

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