Learn all about different kinds of themes found in literature.

1. Literary Themes Themes commonly found in literature

4. Common Literary Themes (Themes repeated in many works)

5. 1. The quest for immortality

6. 2. The individual’s relationship and obligation to society. Sometimes called “man vs. society”

7. 3. The individual’s inward journey to understand himself or herself/identity. Sometimes called “man vs. self”

9. 6. Being a hero or anti-hero

10. 7. What it means to be a “ survivor. ”

11. 8. Love conquers all.

12. 9. The importance of family.

13. 10. Friendship