setting
Setting
a plot
a plot
a plot
a plot
One element within a story that can help readers understand the theme is the characters' actions and motivations. By analyzing how characters behave and why they make certain choices, readers can uncover underlying messages or lessons about the theme of the story.
Many things can help understand the theme. If you're looking for one word, you might be thinking of symbols
A motif is an element in a story that has both a literal and symbolic meaning. It is a recurring theme, image, or symbol that contributes to the overall message or theme of the story. Motifs can add depth and complexity to a story by conveying multiple layers of meaning to the reader.
The reader can find a universal truth from the details in the story
The theme is what the story is about - what the author is trying to say to the reader.
Characters help us to understand the theme of a story because the actions and thoughts of a character explain to the reader what is going on. Without characters a story would just be a group of words.
The supporting details of the story are what helps the reader the most to infer the theme.