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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Definition
• Themes illustrate central ideas that emerge in a
text.
• They are expressed as complete sentences.
• They are written generically and in third person
with no specific references to the text.
• Your examples from Ethan Frome:
– In life, there are few happy endings, nor will all our
dreams come true.
– Our responsibilities limit our freedom.
What does Skloot tell us about these
topics? (Choose one.)
1. The conflict between individual rights and scientific
inquiry
2. The problematic relationship between race and
science
3. The power of storytelling
4. Going back into history (Deborah’s quote is already
taken)
5. Belief systems (esp. science and religion)
• Identify three examples from The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks to support your theme.

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Themes: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

  • 1. Theme The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
  • 2. Definition • Themes illustrate central ideas that emerge in a text. • They are expressed as complete sentences. • They are written generically and in third person with no specific references to the text. • Your examples from Ethan Frome: – In life, there are few happy endings, nor will all our dreams come true. – Our responsibilities limit our freedom.
  • 3. What does Skloot tell us about these topics? (Choose one.) 1. The conflict between individual rights and scientific inquiry 2. The problematic relationship between race and science 3. The power of storytelling 4. Going back into history (Deborah’s quote is already taken) 5. Belief systems (esp. science and religion) • Identify three examples from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to support your theme.