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hoser
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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
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hoser
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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
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blacwolve
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The Mormon faith

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

Ni!
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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.)
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TomDavidson
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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.
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Cassandra
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*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 . . .
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Shan
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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.
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Cassandra
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Yes, Shan, thank you . . . that was what I was trying so carefully not to say [Smile]
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Frisco
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Why is Tom always trying to kiss up to the newbies?
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Jon Boy
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'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?
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lol. good one.
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