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Posted by hoser (Member # 5071) on :

I am currently doing a long thesis paper connecting numerous novels by OSC by a common theme. I am having a tough time coming up with one, as OSC doesn't really love putting themes in his novels. If anyone has any ideas i would love to hear them. my e-mail is hefe222002@hotmail.com

Posted by hoser (Member # 5071) on :

My possible Themes so far are
Children Geniouses, and the consequences of their abilities
Misunderstandings of other cultures
Fear of War, nuclear weapons
I would love to hear any themes

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

The Mormon faith

I don't know if this counts as a theme, but it's in almost all of his books.

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

::doesn't say it::

Ni!

Posted by filetted (Member # 5048) on :

other themes that resonate in my memory of the books I've read:

1. being special (or being convinced of it by others) with the consequences of being an outsider

2. sibling rivalry and more extensively a kind of all-around oneupsmanship among characters

3. loss of loved ones

4. anger (pent-up, stifled, deflected, funneled into other forms, rationalized away, etc.)

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Here are some common themes:

Is it right to do evil -- even great evil -- to defend a greater good (like the survival of a species)?

Can someone remain human if all their needs are met?

Real greatness comes not only from power, but from the desire to share that power with others.

Posted by Cassandra (Member # 4566) on :

*is not going to say anything, is not going to say anything is not going to say anything*

I should not have scrolled down to the bottom of my computer screen. *smacks self on head*

I'm not going to say anything, I'm not going to say anything, I'm not . . .

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

Is what you are all so carefully not saying, this?

DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK!!!!

Please and Thank you.

There is also a research section for students. You might try there.

Posted by Cassandra (Member # 4566) on :

Yes, Shan, thank you . . . that was what I was trying so carefully not to say [Smile]

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Why is Tom always trying to kiss up to the newbies?

Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :

'Cause he knows all the veterans are sick of him. [Wink]

j/k

Oh my gosh, I just pulled a Tom! I used a winking smiley and a "j/k"! What's happening to me?

Posted by Chamrajngar (Member # 3242) on :

lol. good one.