themes in the book Ordinary People?
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The name of the book itself is a pretty big hint.  "Ordinary People" means that what happens in the book could happen to any family.  People may be different in many ways, but we all have one thing in common; we are all susceptible to feelings of guilt; we have all dealt with "coming of age" (another prominent theme); and any family could be hit with the devastation of losing a loved one.
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Well, we had an assignment that is like this one about the Scarlet Letter, there are a couple of themes in the story, Individual vs. Society, Nature vs. Society, and I think the other is individual vs. Self. According to my notes the Scarlet letter's themes are sin, knowledge, and the human condition. But anyways in the individual vs. society section there are three examples one is Society against Hester. (they dont like hester for sinning) the other is Society agains Pearl (people think that since Pearl is a sin born daughter she will also be a sinner) and lastly is Dimmsdale(Society thinks that he is a saint). Oh yeah another one could be society against Chillingworth (people think that he is bad and resembles the devil). FOr the nature vs. Society section you can say that there is a BIG difference between both since Dimmsdale acts one way with Pearl and Hester in the forest but another in the village.
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Try searching sparknotes.com, they have actual text and summary
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An examination of the main character, Meursault, in "The Stranger" by Albert Camus would be excellent.  The book is a quick read, only about 120 pages or so.   One theme of the book deals with people's perceptions and the idea that just because people think something to be true does not make it true.  \n\nMany people judge the guilt of the main character based on certain observations of his behaviour, but none that should factor into his culpability regarding a certain act he commits.    \n\n(If you choose this topic, buy the Cliff Notes to read after you have read the book.  Quite fascinating.)
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One of the main themes of Ecclesiastes is that all is vanity. I think the purpose of writing a time for this and a time for that, and a time for this and a time for that is to show contrasts and that life is repetitive. If you have this, you have that, and if you don't have this, you have that. \n\nEverything we do is repetitive on earth and is vain. I think even though it does say thou shalt not kill in the Bible, I think the point is just to show contrasts. Our lives are repetitive on earth, only in God do we find real life. Real life either starts at salvation or with God in heaven.
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Try the website below. It looks like an on-line 'Cliff Notes'. \n\nAnd don't forget to actually read the book!
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What's the book about?  THERE'S A LOT YOU CAN PICK FROM!!!!!\nFriends for life....\nSecret friends.....\nColor doesn't matter....\nIf only they knew....\nWhat friends do....\nYOU PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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what about words in the book?
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A theme is a general idea or thought throughout the story. Think of a "themed party." If your party is, say a princess theme, you might ask guests to come in princess costumes and pass out crowns and do other things that go along with the general idea of princesses. It's the same with a lot of books. Many of the characters, places, events, and objects are symbolic and help to express a general idea. Some simple examples are hypocrisy, loyalty, patriotism, and love. Unfortunately, not all themes are this simple. They may be more complex ideas like moral dilemmas or a religious idea. Many books often express more than one theme so it's hard to get that kind of question wrong if you read the book. If you give the name of the book, I could probably help you further.
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The Celestine Prophesy by James Redfield.\n\nIt gives a different slant on experiencing life.
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Ok this will be short:)\n\nHappiness is the basis, if the basis contains holes we try to fill them with pleasure.\n\nI curious abt what book it was that you mentioned...
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Ads, tv shows and the news according to my 16 year old daughter who did read the book this year for school. I recommend you do that, too. It is not very long and it is very interesting.\n\nhttp://www.sparknotes.com/lit/451/summary.html\n\nthe above is an online Sparknotes guide to the book which should help you to get to the important parts more easily. \n\nNow get to work!! LOL.
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PERTAINING TO PEOPLE and PLACES
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According to http://www.skoool.ie/skoool/examcentre_sc.asp?id=1252, themes are:\n\n"Themes\n\nThe theme of this poem is that a respectful distance between neighbours is the recipe for harmonious relationships:\n‘Good fences make good neighbors’.\n\nThe theme of this poem is a farmer’s pride in the wisdom passed down to him by his father:\n‘He will not go behind his father's saying’.\n \nThe poet portrays an unusual and dour country character:\n‘like an old-stone savage armed he moves in darkness’.\n\nThe theme of this poem is co-operation between neighbours:\n‘I let my neighbour know beyond the hill’.\n\nThe theme of this poem is that country people need their own space:\n‘We keep the wall between us as we go’.\n\nThe poet explores the futility of a country custom:\n‘Oh, just another kind of outdoor game’.\n\nThe poet suggests there are mysterious forces at work in nature:\n‘Something there is that doesn't love a wall,\nThat wants it down’.\n\nThe poet shows the different types of agriculture in his locality:\n‘He is all pine and I am apple orchard’.\n\nThe theme is the way some people keep to themselves, no matter what:\n‘He moves in darkness as it seems to me’.\n\nThe theme is the mental struggle between two neighbours who appear to co-operate on a physical task while they are very different in outlook:\n‘There were it is we do not need the wall’."
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Good but a bit outdated. \n\nWinning with People by J. Maxwell is good.  Making Rain by A. Sobel is good too.
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The main theme of "The Great Gatsby" is the rise and fall of the American Dream. Look to the passage of the Dutch Settlers in the end of the book as an analogy of hope for a new start in America and then look to examples of how the main characters fail through their excess and misdeeds as to why the "Dream" falls.\n\nRacism is also a minor theme discussed through the book.
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I loved the book. \nIf you remember, they wanted "Sameness", also if you recall the purpose of "Sameness" was to make sure people didn't make the wrong choices, in turn they eliminated all choices, using strict rules and relinquishing the ability to see color.