Short story
Include all story elements: plot, setting, character, point of view
State the theme at the top of the paper or at the end.
One of the following themes:
Man is always at battle with human nature: whether the battles described are his own nature, the physical world, or against getting old.
Mankind is always struggling to fight with what his life is like. This is seen in characters who know how society says they should live, but feel like they don’t fit in.
Man tries to understand and make peace with God, but in literature, making peace is difficult.
Honesty is honored and criminals will eventually be caught.
It is possible to overcome adversity by accepting a tough situation and turning it into a triumph.
You won’t have friends if you don’t act like a friend.
Sacrifices for family are honored and explored, as are the family bonds that survive adversity.
Just when you think life is finally going to be easy, something bad will happen to balance it all out.
Love is the worthiest of pursuits; love conquers all.
Death is part of the life cycle; death and life are connected.
Sacrifices and hard work pay off in the end, despite the challenges along the way.
Rich or poor, educated or dumb, all human beings need love and other basic needs met.
