Thematic Concerns
THEMES
When a writer creates a story, there is something that he/she wants to communicate to the reader or listener. This message is called a theme. Usually, poems and short stories and poems may contain one or two themes but novels and plays, usually have many themes.
A theme is not stated directly, hence, the author will use different characters and events in order to bring out the message or themes. In the play, ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’, some of the major themes that Brecht addresses are:
- Abuse of power
- Greed / materialism
- Selflessness
- Social class inequality
- Justice
- Betrayal
- Political and social turbulence
- Deceit, hypocrisy and religiosity
- Conflict / antagonism
- Love
- Irresponsibility
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I greatly appreciate your notes especially in the analysis of Bertolt Bretchts’ Caucasian Chalk Circle.Now am finding it hard to get Francis Imbugas’ betrayal in the City and whale rider could you please assist? Otherwise keep up the good work and feel much appreciated.
Hi Henry. I’ve already sent to you notes on Betrayal in the City. Kindly, check your email. Thanks for the compliments.
good stuff.. Thanks to you I got some points better illustrated on the River and the Source. The language used is also appropriate for high school students. Still waiting for The Whale Rider
Hi Elon. Thanks for the kind observations. Unfortunately, notes on the Whale Rider will not be available due to the fact that this year will be the last time the book will be tested at KCSE.
Good work continue with the same spirit..you are really doing a great work! congratullations!
Thanks Rosemary 🙂
i am excited
Thank you Frank. We share in your excitement.
thanks for the notes above,please put notes on the pearl
Have none other than saying congratulations for the analyses
You’re welcome, Dominic.
Hi please could you provide notes on the thematic concerns of A view from the bridge by Miller. Thank you