Growth and self - discovery also feature often. When a boy and a girl interact, they may learn more about themselves. The girl might learn to be more assertive through the boy's influence, and the boy might become more empathetic because of the girl. These short stories often use the relationship between the two as a vehicle to explore personal development.
Spirituality also features often. Kannada literature has a long - standing connection with spirituality. Some short stories might explore the journey of a character towards self - realization or their relationship with the divine. Also, rural life and traditions are explored, showing the unique customs, festivals, and ways of living in the Kannada - speaking regions.
One common theme is new beginnings. Easter symbolizes rebirth, so many stories will have characters experiencing a new start in some way, like a sad character finding happiness during Easter.
Acceptance is a major theme. These stories often show the journey of a young gay boy or a family with a gay child towards being accepted by society or within their own community.
One common theme is growth. Boys in these stories often start out naive and through their experiences, they become more mature, like in 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. Another theme is friendship, where boys form deep bonds with others, as seen in many coming - of - age short stories.
Love is a very common theme. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', the love between the two main characters drives the whole story. Another theme is friendship. Like in 'Peter Pan and Wendy', they start as friends on an adventure. Growth is also a theme. In stories where a boy and a girl go through challenges together, they often grow as individuals.
Since I'm not sure of a specific 'Indigo Girl' novel, generally, in novels about girls, common themes could be coming - of - age, self - discovery, and relationships. If the 'indigo' aspect has a symbolic meaning, it might be related to something unique like a special power or a mark of individuality.
Without having read it, it's difficult to say for sure. But possible themes could be relationships, the power dynamics within a marriage, or the allure and mystery of a seductive character.
Identity is a big one. The character who is intersex and a 'golden boy' might struggle with their sense of self, trying to figure out where they fit in society, in terms of gender and also in terms of their special status as a 'golden boy'.
Friendship is a common theme. Boys in these stories often support each other, like in 'The Hardy Boys' series where they solve mysteries together.
One main theme is redemption. Nagato has done a lot of bad things in the Naruto series, and in fanfics, often Naruto is the catalyst for his redemption. For example, Naruto's talk - no - jutsu can make Nagato see the error of his ways.