hat is the theme of the novel? In your introduction, write a thesis statement that identifies the theme and briefly explains how the theme is developed. In your body paragraphs, give specific examples of scenes, characters’ actions, or symbols by which the author develops the theme. End the essay with a concluding statement that sums up your thesis and major supporting ideas in new words. Your conclusion may offer examples of how the chosen theme relates to real-life situations or other literary texts. How do events such as omens and dreams support the novel’s theme? In your introduction, present a thesis statement in which you clearly present your main idea about the thematic role of such events. In your body paragraphs, analyze specific events of this type, using their details to show their meaning.