What are the common themes of stories?

Love, adventure, and self-discovery are common. Many stories explore these to keep readers engaged.

Religious and spiritual themes are also prevalent. In some Tamil stories, there are references to Hindu gods and goddesses or the teachings of Buddhism. For instance, 'Kundalakesi' has elements of Buddhist philosophy. Social hierarchy and caste system are often explored as well, showing the different strata of society and how people interact within those boundaries.

Stress and pressure are also common themes. In anxiety stories, it could be the stress of meeting deadlines at work or the pressure to perform well in social settings. The body's physical response to this stress, like increased heart rate and sweating, is often described. And there is often a cycle of negative thoughts that keep the anxiety going, where one worry leads to another, creating a downward spiral of more and more anxiety.

Some common themes in short stories are love, death, and friendship. Love can be romantic or platonic, and it often drives the characters' actions. Death is a powerful theme that can bring out different emotions and reactions. Friendship shows the bond between characters and how they support each other.

Love and loss are common themes. Characters often experience different forms of love and then have to deal with the pain of losing it, whether it's the loss of a relationship or a loved one.

One common theme is ransom. Often, kidnappers take someone in order to get a large amount of money from the victim's family or friends.

The themes of ghost stories can include lost love. A ghost might be lingering because of unfulfilled love or a broken heart. Haunted places are another theme. Abandoned houses, old castles, or desolate cemeteries are often settings in ghost stories. And then there's the theme of the afterlife. Ghost stories sometimes explore what might happen after death, whether it's a peaceful transition or a state of unrest.

One common theme is understanding. When characters swap bodies, they get to see the world from a different perspective, often that of someone they thought they knew well. For example, in 'Freaky Friday', the mother and daughter understand each other's struggles better.

One common theme is the fear of the unknown. Things like strange noises in the dark or shadowy figures that you can't quite make out. It plays on our natural fear of what might be lurking out there.

Some of the common themes in short stories include death and loss. This can be the death of a loved one or the loss of something precious like a job or a dream. Survival is also a theme, where characters have to fight to stay alive in harsh conditions. And then there's the theme of redemption. A character might have made mistakes in the past and is now trying to make up for it.