Themes Vs. Morals Essay

Imagine a person without a conscience, it's analogous to a story without a theme or a moral. A theme and a moral are separate but connected aspects of a story. Themes are a necessary component to a story, but morals are an extra piece that elevate a story making it more robust and memorable. Morals draw the reader in, helping them make a connection to and internalize the work of literature. Morals may be devoid of original thought, but stories without them often seem hollow. The short stories "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, "Guests of the Nation" by Michael O'Connor and "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" by Sherman Alexie provide examples of morals and themes intertwined.