Question

What the theme and subject in "the exerxise"

Answer 1

The way the word is written take to an interpretation that X represents the cross in eXorcisms. It also refers to the fact that to exorcise bad spirits and demosn, the strong will and exercise is needed, referring to the mental exercise. So, we can say that the theme is EXORCISM and the subject is the CROSS, that may be used by anyone to do it.

Answer 2

The subject of the story is the experience of a young boy named Kevin dealing with his home life as well as his schoolwork. The author describes an incident in which Kevin’s teacher punishes and humiliates him for not knowing the right answers.

One theme that cane be gathered from " The Exerxise" is How a fathers love and support can carry a childs through his/her hard times. For example, the author shows the deep and loving bond between Kevin and his dad when he describes how much the children love having their father home from work and how Kevin’s father tries to help him with schoolwork.

Hope this helps!