The Prevalence of Theme

The theme of every piece of work is of the utmost importance. For without a stable and consistent theme the reader could easily stray away from the main idea or objective of the author. Whether the theme takes the form of a color or an emotion a proper theme allows an author to expand on numerous idas while still keeping the reader engaged and on-track. Moreover, a proper theme makes for an excellent read for everything seems to connect in a seamless way such as in Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The themes of the entire novel can be said to have emerged within the first few pages of Pride and Prejudice, during the conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. For they discussed such topics as marriage and social status, which are exceedingly prevalent throughout the rest of the novel. Moroever it is Austen's ability to set a theme with such efficiency and swiftness and then have that theme carry on through nearly every conversation in the rest of the novel that reveals her brilliance.Though Austen's use of theme is very masterful, Shakeaspeare's plays shine with exceptionality as each play explores numerous themes in a most didactic, emphatic, and purposeful manner. Take for instance, Hamlet's unforgettable scene with the skull of Yorick. Within his soliloquoy he contemplates the devasting effects of death which is of course a most prevalent theme throughout Hamlet. And there are numerous additional scenes just like this one where a simple speech can speak to the over-arching theme of the entire play. Moreover, Shakespearrean plays exhibit how characters can be effectivley used to introduce and carry themes throughout books of drama and fiction.