Words of the Wiser
When you're reading and a character (who's probably older and wiser) takes the main character aside and gives serious advice. You should always stop and ask yourself:
"What's the life lesson and how might it affect the character?"
Whatever the lesson is, you've probably found a theme for the story.
Let's Practice
Listen and read along with this online version of First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
- Stop and ask yourself, "What's the life lesson and how might it affect the character?"
- How does your answer to the question help you find the theme?
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