Screenplay Theme Statement

Develop a clear theme statement and integration plan:

Story Summary: {{story}}
Genre: {{genre}}
Protagonist Arc: {{arc}}

Theme Development:

1. THEME EXTRACTION
- What is this story really about?
- Core human truth explored
- One-sentence theme statement

2. THEME VS. MESSAGE
- Theme as question, not answer
- Exploration vs. preaching
- Complexity acknowledgment

3. CHARACTER EMBODIMENT
- How protagonist embodies theme
- How antagonist challenges theme
- Supporting character perspectives

4. SCENE INTEGRATION
- 5 scenes that explore theme
- Different angles on same idea
- Avoid repetition

5. VISUAL EXTERNALIZATION
- Imagery supporting theme
- Symbolic elements
- Environmental reinforcement

6. THEMATIC CLIMAX
- How climax answers thematic question
- Resolution stance
- Audience takeaway