A.the main topic about which the work is written.
the main topic about which the work is written
The word theme has different meanings depending on how it is used. Broadly, a theme is the main subject of something such as a novel or a topic.
The attitude of a poet can reveal more than just the tone of the poem. How the author feels about the characters or the subject can also determine theme and different types of conflicts.
the main idea or main thought about which the work is written
A Lesson Learned
The theme of a book is the main idea or underlying message that the author is trying to convey through the story. It is the central focus or subject of the book that ties together all the different elements of the narrative.
theme is different from subject matter in that while subject matter is something concrete at the center of the work, theme tends to be abstract and philosophicalcitation:M. Q., & Talif, R. (1997). A Concise Dictionary of Literary Terms. Serdang: Universiti Putra Malaysia.
a theme is like a topic and subject of a theme is more specific about the topic.
A polyphonic composition based on one main theme or subject is called a fugue. In a fugue, the main theme, known as the subject, is introduced and then imitated by different voices or instruments in a contrapuntal manner. This creates a complex and intricate musical texture.
The difference between a subject and a theme is that a subject is just a noun; whereas a theme is a statement (with a subject and a verb). You can infer a theme from details in a story that the author implies. An author almost never says what a theme is.
C. Different readers might see different themes in the same story.