Write an essay in which you analyze the importance of plot events and characters’ actions to the development of a story’s theme. review and evaluate a story from the unit that has a clearly identifiable theme. you might choose “the tell tale heart” by edgar allen poe, “the story-teller” by saki, “the finish of patsy barnes” by paul laurence dunbar, or “the drummer boy of shiloh” by ray bradbury. be sure to identify the story and write a clear statement of its theme. in your essay, answer the following question: how do various elements of the story—conflict and resolution, characters’ dialogue and behavior—contribute to the story’s theme? support your ideas with references to the text.