What are the common themes in baptism stories fiction?

One common element is unexpected behavior. Like the baby who starts giggling uncontrollably during the solemn ceremony.

One baptism horror story could be when the water in the baptismal font was ice - cold. The person being baptized jumped in shock and nearly fainted. Another might be that during an outdoor baptism, a sudden storm came and the area got flooded, causing chaos. And there was a case where the priest accidentally dropped the holy water container during the baptism, which made everyone very uncomfortable.

One of the top baptism stories could be that of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. It was a significant moment in Christian history as it marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. The heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove. Another great story is the mass baptisms during the Great Awakening in the American colonies. Tens of thousands of people were baptized, which had a huge impact on the religious landscape of the time.

There is also 'The Water is Wide' which, while not strictly a traditional baptism story, has themes related to cleansing and new beginnings through water. The protagonist's experiences in the water and his growth can be likened to a form of fictional baptism. It delves deep into the character's transformation as he faces various challenges associated with the water and the community around it. The story uses the power of water as a symbol, much like how baptism uses water as a symbol of purification and rebirth.

In fiction stories, survival can be a theme. Characters might be in a post - apocalyptic world or lost in the wilderness, fighting to stay alive. Redemption is also seen frequently. A character who has made mistakes tries to make up for them. And there's the theme of power, whether it's political power, magical power or just the power of knowledge. Characters may strive for it, abuse it or try to resist it.

I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with this title. It might be about a character going through a difficult or transformative experience, which could be metaphorically like a baptism of fire.

Common themes include family dynamics. When a woman is pregnant, it affects not only her but also her family, her partner, and her relationships with others. In some pregnant fiction stories, there's also the theme of sacrifice. The pregnant woman may have to sacrifice certain aspects of her life, like her career or her personal freedom for the sake of the unborn child. Also, the theme of hope is quite prevalent as the new life represents a new beginning. For instance, in 'Expecting Sunshine', the main character is constantly grappling with these family and personal changes during her pregnancy. She has to deal with how her relationship with her husband changes and how she envisions her future with the baby. It shows how the pregnancy is a catalyst for a whole new set of relationships and self - discovery. In 'The Red Tent', the pregnancy and childbirth are part of a larger exploration of female relationships and the role of women in the community, highlighting the family and social aspects of pregnancy.

Trust is also a big theme. Since bdsm relationships involve a certain level of vulnerability, in fiction stories, the development of trust between the characters is often emphasized. It could be shown through how the submissive character gradually opens up to the dominant one, or how the dominant character respects the limits of the submissive. In addition, exploration of one's own desires and boundaries is a theme. The characters may start out not fully aware of their bdsm - related desires and through the story, they discover and define their boundaries. This can be a journey of self - discovery for both the dominant and submissive characters.

One common theme is the spirit of giving. For example, in 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge's transformation involves him becoming more giving. Another theme is the magic of Christmas. In 'The Polar Express', the magic train ride and the visit to the North Pole show this. Also, redemption is a theme, like in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' where the Grinch changes for the better.

Love that transcends lifetimes is also very common. Characters might be reincarnated and still find themselves drawn to the same person they loved in a previous life. This gives a very romantic and fateful feel to the story. A story could show how two lovers keep finding each other across different historical periods and how their love endures the test of time and reincarnation.