Can you give examples of types of themes for romance novels?

Yes, of course. One theme is the pursuit of knowledge. A character in a short story may be on a quest to learn something new, whether it's a scientific discovery or a deeper understanding of themselves. Another theme is the battle between good and evil. This is a classic theme where the good characters try to overcome the evil ones. And the theme of freedom is important too. It can be about a character breaking free from physical or mental constraints, like escaping from prison or getting over an addiction.

There are many examples of themes in short stories. For example, the theme of discovery. It could be the discovery of a new place, a new idea, or a new side of oneself. The theme of fate is also a type of theme. A short story might deal with the concept of whether our lives are predetermined by fate or if we have free will. And then there's the theme of transformation, like a character who undergoes a significant transformation, either physically or in terms of their personality.

Sure. The rakish hero, like Captain Wentworth in 'Persuasion'. He's a bit of a ladies' man at first. Then there's the intellectual hero, such as Henry Tilney in 'Northanger Abbey', who is smart and well - read. And the heroic soldier type, who is brave and has a sense of duty.

Sure. Family separation is a theme. In 'The Jungle Book', Mowgli is separated from his human family and has to find his place among the animals, which is like a surrogate family. Another theme is family reunion. In 'The Odyssey', Odysseus spends years trying to get back to his family. Also, the theme of family rivalry exists. In the story of Cain and Abel, there is a strong rivalry between the two brothers, which is a very dark family theme.

If we consider mystery as one type of commercial fiction, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a well - known example. It has a complex mystery plot. For literary fiction that focuses on the human condition, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic. It explores themes like wealth, love, and the American Dream.

Sure. Fantasy stories are one type, like 'The Lord of the Rings'. Another is detective stories, for example, Sherlock Holmes stories. And don't forget about autobiographical stories.

Well, there are humorous stories that are meant to make you laugh, like the stories of Mark Twain. Another type is the religious story, which can be found in religious texts such as the Bible or the Quran. And there are also war stories that focus on the experiences of soldiers and the events of war, like 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

One type is the ancient - history - based historical novel. 'I, Claudius' is a famous one that delves into the Roman Empire's early days. Then there are the World War - based historical novels. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a well - known example that shows the horror of the First World War. Also, there are historical novels about cultural clashes. 'The God of Small Things' shows the cultural and social clashes in India during a certain period of change.

Of course. In the case of military historical novels, 'Waterloo' by Bernard Cornwell is a good one as it vividly portrays the famous battle. For historical romances, 'Pride and Prejudice' can be considered as it has a love story in the English countryside during a certain historical period. For epic historical novels, 'The Lord of the Rings' (while it's a fantasy, it also has elements of an epic historical story in its own created world) shows large - scale battles and historical - like developments. For biographical historical novels, 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson tells the story of the tech icon.

In 'Harry Potter' series, Harry is the protagonist. Voldemort is the antagonist. Ron and Hermione are supporting characters. Dobby is a comical and endearing supporting character as well. In 'Jane Eyre', Jane is the protagonist. Mr. Rochester is a complex character who can be seen as both an antagonist and a love interest at different points in the story.