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Unit 4 DB: Finding Themes in Children's Literature

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Q Unit 4 DB: Finding theme in children's literature The definition of Theme is often abridged to "the main idea." However, Theme is more involved than that. Essentially, a theme is the author's message--what the author wants to tell his/her readers about people in general. Themes can be supported by many of the story's components, particularly the characters' words, actions, and conflicts. Initial response: One of the best ways to analyze theme is to look at it through children's literature. For this response, think of a children's story/book and analyze what the theme is. What is the author trying to tell children about life? About people? What story are you choosing? If you can find a link to the book or story, please post this. Provide a brief summary of the story (be careful about cutting and pasting. Please use your own words) What do you feel is the theme of this story and WHY? Be sure to include text examples with your response End your response by asking a question of your classmates

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The story that I am choosing is the popular children’s fairytale Cinderella. Well I would first like to bring to notice that the Cinderella story has several versions but I will talk about the most popular and most commonly read one, which is the Grimm version. Well in simple terms since childhood every child has known this fairytale. It is known as a tale of a girl who because of her morality, modesty and kindness ultimately receives great things instead of being mistreated by her step mother and step sisters. Cinderella was not allowed to go to the ball and she w