THEME AND SYMBOLISM THESAURUS

POWER



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HELPFUL TIP:

Your story's theme is its central message to readers and can be reinforced with specific symbols and motifs pulled right from the setting. Additionally, symbols woven into a scene can underscore your character's emotions, establish mood, and even generate conflict. Explore your story theme thoughtfully and use associated symbols to do more with less.
THEMATIC STATEMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOUR STORY:
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The more power you have, the more your true character becomes apparent.
Knowledge is power.
Power can be used for good or evil, to help or harm.
Used correctly, power can change the world.
Love is the greatest power of all.

LIES (ANTI-THEMATIC STATEMENTS) YOUR CHARACTER MIGHT BELIEVE:
As someone with power, it's my moral obligation to help those without it.
Since no one can stop me, I can do what I wish.
It's worth any sacrifice to gain power and not be helpless.
My wealth, connections, and/or social position make me powerful and keep me safe.
Emotions and vulnerability undermine my power.
Power is up for grabs for whoever can take it.
As a natural leader, I should be in charge.

CHARACTER TRAITS TO SUPPORT OR CHALLENGE THE THEME:
CONTROLLING, COWARDLY, DISHONEST, GREEDY, MACHO, MANIPULATIVE, MARTYR, PARANOID, SELFISH, SUBSERVIENT, TIMID, UNETHICAL, VIOLENT, AMBITIOUS, CHARMING, GENEROUS, HONORABLE, HUMBLE, IDEALISTIC, JUST, OBEDIENT, PROTECTIVE, SOCIALLY AWARE, TRUSTING

WOUNDS THAT MAY SHAPE A CHARACTER'S PERSPECTIVE:
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CREATIVE WORKS THAT EXPLORE THIS THEME:
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NATURAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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HUMAN & SOCIETAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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SYMBOLISM EXAMPLES IN STORIES:
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