Identifying Theme

Lucy felt a little scared, but she also felt very curious and thrilled as well... She began to walk forward, step-by-step through the dark and unfamiliar city streets.

• The thrill of exploration can be powerful

• You must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully

• Not being able to talk about something can be a burden

• Our observations shape reality

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RL.9-10.2

"There are the trees... They're always listening. Most of them are on our side, but there are trees that would betray us to her."

• It can be hard to know whom to trust
• Nature can be a source of courage and comfort
• The most meaningful gift is showing that you care
• Judge people based on who they are, not how they appear

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RL.9-10.2

And I could only stand by... The keeper of a secret so terrible it made me afraid to speak, scared that it would pour out of me like kerosene, burning everyone.

• Not being able to talk about something can be a burden
• Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence
• Think for yourself
• Good fortune comes to those who are kind

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RL.9-10.2

"Because you don't notice the light without a bit of shadow. Everything has both dark and light."

• Good things stand out only next to bad things
• Some things cannot be understood through logic alone
• Progress is based on the work of others
• Solve the problem in front of you

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RL.9-10.2

"If you love her enough to give up your world for her, don't you thinks he would want to do the same for you?"

• People are willing to make sacrifices for the people they care about
• It can be hard to know whom to trust
• Our observations shape reality
• Nature can be a source of courage and comfort

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RL.9-10.2

She looked around at the stars, the moon, the trees. These were things she could count on.

• Nature can be a source of courage and comfort
• You must name the things that frighten you
• Progress is based on the work of others
• Think for yourself

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RL.9-10.2

"Knowledge... is the fruit of wisdom, to be eaten carefully and digested fully, unlike that lunch you are bolting down, little friend."

• You must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully
• Solve the problem in front of you
• Our observations shape reality
• It can be comforting not to stand out

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RL.9-10.2

"Maybe the sword does have some magic. Personally, I think it's the warrior who wields it."

• The power of a tool lies in its user
• You must name the things that frighten you
• It can be comforting not to stand out
• It can be hard to know whom to trust

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RL.9-10.2

"Enough about my beauty," Buttercup said. "Everybody always talks about how beautiful I am. I've got a mind, Westley. Talk about that."

• People want to be known for who they are inside
• People sometimes hurt others to hide their own weaknesses
• Relationships are more powerful than weapons & violence
• Solve the problem in front of you

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RL.9-10.2

"I say you are a coward and you are; I think you hunt only to reassures yourself that you are not what you are: the weakest thing to ever walk the Earth."

• People sometimes hurt others to hide their own weaknesses
• Our observations shape reality
• People are willing to make sacrifices for the people they care about
• You must name the things that frighten you

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RL.9-10.2