What are the common themes of a story?

Honor is a very common theme. Samurai were expected to uphold their honor at all costs. Another theme is loyalty, like being loyal to their lords or families. Courage is also often seen as they faced many battles and challenges.

Time is a very common theme. Since it's about a watch, it can be about how time passes, the value of time, or even time travel in some cases.

One common theme is totalitarian control. In a dystopian story, the government or a powerful entity often has extreme control over the people. For example, in '1984' by George Orwell, Big Brother monitors every aspect of people's lives. Another theme is the dehumanization of society. People are often reduced to numbers or functions, losing their individuality. Also, environmental destruction can be a theme, where the world has been ruined due to over - exploitation or some disaster, making life a struggle for survival.

One common theme could be change. Since 'by and by' implies the passage of time, stories might focus on how characters or situations change over time. For example, a character might start off naive and become wise as the story progresses.

One common theme is spirituality. Indian stories often involve characters praying to gods or being guided by spiritual forces. For example, in many tales, the hero gets help from a deity in times of trouble.

Love is a very common theme. It can be romantic love, like in stories where two characters overcome obstacles to be together. Another common theme is friendship. Stories often show how friends support each other through difficult times. Also, the theme of death and loss is frequently explored, where characters deal with the pain of losing someone or something dear to them.

Friendship is a very common theme. Students form close bonds and support each other through good and bad times.

One common theme is adventure. For example, sailors going on long and dangerous voyages, exploring uncharted waters. Another is the power of nature. The sea can be calm and beautiful one moment and a terrifying force the next, as seen in many stories about storms at sea. Friendship also often features, like the bond between crew members on a ship.

One common theme is friendship. Fifth - graders often experience different situations with their friends like having fights and making up. Another theme could be self - discovery. They start to learn more about their own strengths and weaknesses at this age, like in the story of Anna who discovered her confidence through the poetry competition.

Betrayal is often a theme in 'wicked stories' as well. A friend or family member might betray another, which then sets off a chain of 'wicked' events. This can create a sense of drama and tension. Also, the idea of the outsider or the misfit can be part of a 'wicked story'. A character who doesn't fit into society's norms may be seen as 'wicked' by others, but in fact, they may just be different. This can explore themes of acceptance and prejudice.