Themes in the novel

When we talk about key themes in a novel, we should be considering the main ideas/concepts that a writer is choosing to put forward to the audience throughout the story. In Chain of Hearts by Maureen McCarthy, we have decided that the key themes are as follows: Family Relationships Love Guilt Dealing with loss Dealing with traumatic events War Art (particularly women and art) Self-discovery Jealousy To help you come to an understanding of each of these themes, complete the following statement for each theme: "The theme of ... is significant in Maureen McCarthy's novel, Chain of Hearts because..." After completing this statement, try and find at least one quotation from the novel that helps prove your point. Clearly articulating each theme and looking for evidence is a good way to study for your upcoming test.