Pre-AP English II: Plot v. Theme

Click through the following examples to see how to change a plot-based statement into a theme-based statement.

Example 1:
Rand uses irony and symbolism in the characters' name changes to help the reader understand that
Equality 7's society is [PLOT] a Collectivist society is [THEME] based on a lie.

Example 2:
Rand uses images of darkness and light to help the reader arrive at the conclusion that
Equality 7 [PLOT]everybody [THEME] should be able to choose their own fate.