What is the relationship between characters and theme in a text?

A. Nothing, the two are seen through separate analysis of the text

B. The characters must always state the theme clearly for the audience to understand

C. Often, what the characters learn in the text is the same as the theme

D. If the characters do not change throughout the text, there is no theme

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Cayden Hendrix

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20 June, 02:28

What is the relationship between characters and theme in a text?

A. Nothing, the two are seen through separate analysis of the text

B. The characters must always state the theme clearly for the audience to understand

C. Often, what the characters learn in the text is the same as the theme

D. If the characters do not change throughout the text, there is no theme

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Mckinley Reed · Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Characters and theme are related. However, the characters rarely state the theme directly. Instead, they illustrate the theme by their actions and growth. Their growth is generally the same as the theme - - the characters learn what the author wants the reader to learn.