Use this classroom webpage for instructions on theme statements.
http://www.whslions.net/english/2-honors/theme-statements/
Once you have taken some time to practice writing theme statements, record one theme statement in the comments. Include the title and author of the work.
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ReplyDeleteI'm Nobody! Who are you? - Emily Dickenson
ReplyDeleteA person is my true to themself when no one is around to criticize their actions and traits.
Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar
ReplyDeleteFreedom can produce individuality.
The Cather in the Rye- J.D. Salinger
ReplyDeleteIn order to experience life, one must feel pain.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
ReplyDeleteComing of age usually result in the person realizing that they can no longer rely on the people around them to take care of them, so when they mature, they become more individualistic and realize that they need to be responsible for themselves.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
ReplyDeleteIn order to grow into the person one would like to be, it may become necessary to break off certain relationships, permanently or temporarily, no matter the amount of pain it may initially cause.
Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar
ReplyDeleteOne is able to learn to become an individual and gain independence based on past experiences and times of adversity.
Can also be used with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
DeleteThe Bean Tree by Barbara Kingsolver
ReplyDeleteThrough coming of age youth are forced to make tough decisions.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
ReplyDeleteSomeone who experiences coming of age may not always change his character, but instead how he accepts and deals with certain situations.
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
ReplyDeleteParents' values influence their kids’ values but as the children mature their values will change based on experiences.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
ReplyDeleteWhen an individual is significantly effected by the people surrounding them, a turning point may occur where their values and outlook on life change.
The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
ReplyDeleteWhen individuals mature, their decisions become more practical and deliberate.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
ReplyDeleteThe events in different time periods and the way society thinks during that time is influential during the coming of age for certain racial groups.
The Chosen - Chaim Potok
ReplyDeleteA person that comes of age may open their minds to new people and interests.
The Chosen - Chaim Potok
ReplyDeleteLearning what values represent you and making decisions based on those values will ensure that no matter the pressures influencing you or the outcome, you will be content with your choices.
Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bonte
ReplyDeleteIndependence is a large step within individuals, as one is able to access freedom at their own pursuit, yet an individual must also face hardship and difficulties along the way to access such liberties.
*Bronte
DeleteHamlet - William Shakespeare
ReplyDeleteArrogance breeds negligence.
The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
ReplyDeleteIn order to be mature one must find who one is exactly.
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
ReplyDeleteSometimes, in order to find individuality, and identity, it takes leaving a place of comfort.
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
ReplyDeleteThe most unexpected events can be the biggest blessings.
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
ReplyDeleteA person's beliefs become stronger when one matures and becomes more independent.
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
ReplyDeleteWhen faced with difficult circumstances you have to take responsibility in order to succeed.
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
ReplyDeleteOnce people come of age they realize what is important and focus on becoming the best person they can be.
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
ReplyDeletePeople who struggle to create their own identity may lean on others to help shape who they are more than themselves.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
ReplyDeleteCaution and timidness are due to the enslavement of the mind.
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
ReplyDeleteFailure is a prerequisite to understanding and enjoying life.
Emma by Jane Austen
ReplyDeleteTrial and error is essential to achieving your goals.
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
ReplyDeleteWhen someone is coming of age it is natural for that person to grow and mature but at the same time may change the beliefs and values he or she might have.
- Nathan Sparks
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
ReplyDeleteWhen coming of age a person must mature to the point where they can make an independent decision, which will influence the rest of their life.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings- Maya Angelou
ReplyDeleteIn order to determine ones path or future one must mature and be able to overcome obstacles on a daily basis.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
ReplyDeleteThe event of coming of age often causes people to discover their identity and purpose in the world.
Emma - Jane Austen
ReplyDeleteComing of age is a time period where a person has to make hard, life changing decisions, and often he or she will make the wrong choice and have to live with regrets and learn from them.
The mark of an immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one. -Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
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