The concept of morality can also be a theme. How characters make moral decisions, what they consider right or wrong, and how their actions are influenced by their moral compass. This can be seen in stories where characters are faced with ethical dilemmas and have to decide which path to take, whether it's for the greater good or for personal gain.
One of the main themes is the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. It shows how the androids in 'beatless' interact with humans, how they are perceived, and how they perceive themselves.
One common theme is nostalgia. Black and white pictures often evoke a sense of the past, so books with such pictures might explore memories, lost times, or historical events. For example, a book about an old town might use black and white pictures to show how it used to be.
One common theme is the struggle for survival. In the face of a smallpox epidemic, characters have to fight not only the disease but also the resulting chaos such as food shortages and social unrest. For example, in books where a town is hit by smallpox, people are forced to find ways to keep themselves and their families alive.
One common theme is the power of nature. After the Chernobyl disaster, nature took over the abandoned areas. Fiction books often explore how nature reclaims the land and how it is both a source of beauty and a reminder of the disaster.
One common theme is the struggle with self - identity. In anorexia fiction books, characters often grapple with how they see themselves in relation to society's ideals of beauty and health. For example, in 'Wintergirls', the protagonist's anorexia is closely tied to her sense of self - worth and her perception of her body in the eyes of others.
Cultural clashes are also frequently explored. In books like 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros, the young protagonist Esperanza experiences the differences between her Mexican - American family's culture and the broader American culture around her. This can lead to misunderstandings but also to a rich exploration of different values and traditions.
Guilt is a common theme. In 'The Scarlet Letter' for instance, Hester Prynne's situation makes her experience a kind of social and personal fall. The guilt she feels and how she copes with it is a central part of the story.
One common theme is the emotional journey. Pregnancy brings a rollercoaster of emotions like joy, fear, and anxiety, which are often deeply explored in these books.
Survival is a major theme. For example, in many books, characters are constantly fighting against the odds in the concentration camps just to stay alive another day. They use their wits, their relationships, or sheer luck to endure the atrocities.
The main theme could be about transformation. The 'to heaven and back' implies a significant change or journey. It might be about a person's spiritual or emotional transformation through some kind of life - altering event.