Holes - themes and symbols

HOLES

THEMES

SYMBOLS

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What is theme in literature?

theme

A central idea that is explored and expressed implicitly throughout a text. Themes can be broad, universal issues, or communicate more specific concerns or ideas.

Universal concepts

FRIENDSHIP

FATE/DESTINY

CHOICES

NATURE

RACISM

DEATH

TRANSFORMATION

FAMILY

BEAUTY

CRUELTY

POWER

JUSTICE

Universal concepts

FRIENDSHIP

FATE/DESTINY

CHOICES

NATURE

RACISM

DEATH

TRANSFORMATION

FAMILY

BEAUTY

CRUELTY

POWER

JUSTICE

symbolism

symbol

A symbol is anything that hints at something else, usually something abstract, such as an idea or belief. A literary symbol is an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings.

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Symbolism in Holes

What do they represent?

CAN YOU IDENTIFY ANY OTHER SYMBOLS IN THE NOVEL?