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Topic-Theme List

This document discusses the difference between a topic and a theme in literary analysis. It states that a topic is a broad concept, while a theme is a narrowed topic expressed as a complete sentence insight about life. It emphasizes the importance of breaking down topics into specific themes before writing an analytical essay. A topic-theme list is then introduced as a tool to help readers uncover meaning in literature. This list contains topics in one column and generated themes in a second column to narrow the topics. Selecting a theme allows the reader to develop an argumentative thesis and full essay.

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Topic-Theme List

This document discusses the difference between a topic and a theme in literary analysis. It states that a topic is a broad concept, while a theme is a narrowed topic expressed as a complete sentence insight about life. It emphasizes the importance of breaking down topics into specific themes before writing an analytical essay. A topic-theme list is then introduced as a tool to help readers uncover meaning in literature. This list contains topics in one column and generated themes in a second column to narrow the topics. Selecting a theme allows the reader to develop an argumentative thesis and full essay.

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Topic - Theme

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Topic vs. Theme

A topic = a single word, broad concept such as LOVE

A theme = a narrowed topic that provides an insight to life written in a complete sentence

It is important to remember that a TOPIC is NOT a THEME. When analyzing a work of art, it is
important to break topics into themes before writing an analytical essay. A focused theme shapes
the argument of the essay and determines the selection of evidence. Essentially, the theme is what
needs to be proven in the essay.

Topic - Theme List


A topic-theme list is a brainstorm list that contains topics and themes to help a reader uncover
meaning in literature. A topic-theme list contains two columns. The left column is a list to generate
topics. The right column is a list to generate themes. After generating topics in the left-hand
column, the reader then narrows the topics into specific themes by asking the question: “What does
this piece of literature say about this topic?” When it is time to write a formal essay, the reader can
select a theme to develop into an argumentative thesis and eventually a polished piece of writing.
Using this strategy consistently guarantees that a reader will always have something to write about.

Student Sample List on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde


Topics Themes
Secrets Keeping secrets can lead to destruction and
immorality.

Death Death is only a threat to people with a sense of


morality.

Sometimes people feel death is the only way to stop
the immoral actions of a person without a conscience.

Duality of mankind Within each person exists a dual nature.

Stereotypes Stereotypes prevent people from seeing the truth.



Appearances can be deceiving.

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