Understanding Themes in Stories

What do themes in stories help us understand?

• The deeper and universal meaning

• The author's personal life

• The number of characters in a story

• The title of the story

What do motifs use to reinforce a message?

• Multiple endings

• Symbols

• Complex vocabulary

• First-person narration

Which element is NOT mentioned as important for understanding the world of a story?

• Plot

• Setting

• The author's biography

• Characterization

Who discusses the universal ideas in good tales in the movie?

• Moby Wan

• Tim and Moby

• The author

• The characters