This question is based on General Literary Principles. The theme of a literary work is...

Literature in English

JAMB 1999

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The theme of a literary work is the

A. dominant pre-occupation of the work
B. interesting issues raised in the work
C. different views on a particular topic
D. psychological issues in the work

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The theme of a literary work refers to its central idea, underlying message or main concern that the author wants to convey. It is the dominant preoccupation or focus around which the entire work revolves. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, the theme includes love, fate and family conflict—these are the dominant preoccupations.

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