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1 October, 11:27

Written Response - Theme and the Short Story

Using your notes on theme, identify one theme that is present in "The First Appendectomy. In a

written response of at least a page and a half explore your chosen theme by answering the

following questions:

- What theme statement (central idea + insight into life) best represents the major theme of

the story?

What lesson (s) does the main character learn that give insight into the theme

What other events take place that let you know that this is a major theme?

What other stories/movies have you read/watched that have the same theme?

In what scenarios/circumstances/professions do we see your theme statement play out in

every day life? Or can be the utterly perfect murder or seven by Sandra Cisneros