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theme role

 

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Theme Role

Definition:

The concept of a specific character or persona that represents a central idea or message in a work of literature, film, or other artistic medium.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

1. In literature or film:

a) The central character's role or persona that embodies the main idea or message of a story or artistic work.

b) A recurring motif or idea throughout a literary work that supports the central theme.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The theme role of the protagonist in the novel was to convey the importance of love and forgiveness.
  2. In the epic poem, the theme role of loyalty was exemplified through the character of a faithful knight.
  3. The author used the recurring image of the red rose as a theme role to symbolize passion and desire.

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