A theme is a central idea or message that runs through a piece of literature. This unit is a thematic approach to English. All areas of English that you have encountered in this book will now come together under a specifi c theme. The theme for this unit is relationships.
Why study this theme?
A relationship is the way in which two or more people, things or ideas are connected. Characters in literature can be connected in any number of ways. A few examples are love, family, friendship and work. Relationships are an integral part of our development. This unit aims to strengthen your understanding of relationships by looking at the benefi ts and challenges they can present.
