there are several themes in the novel among the barons. over population and lack of food is an underlying theme throughout this series. This is the reason why third children are illegal in the series, and provides the third children unlimited challenges to exist and fight for their freedom.
in addition, another theme in among the barons, is the element of trust. throughout the novel luke garner (aka lee grant) finds himself in many circumstances where he does not know who he can trust, or if he can trust anyone. for much of the novel the reader is on the edge of their seats as luke attempts to figure out who is telling the truth and who is lying.
Lastly, the novel among the barons plays with the theme of good vs. evil. luke garner (aka Lee grant), the main character, is the example of good. Luke's integrity and selflessness is challenged throughout the novel as he finds himself face to face with many selfish and evil schemes. Mr. and Mrs. grant and Oscar symbolize evil that can be seen by their selfish ways, greed, and obsession with power.
in addition, another theme in among the barons, is the element of trust. throughout the novel luke garner (aka lee grant) finds himself in many circumstances where he does not know who he can trust, or if he can trust anyone. for much of the novel the reader is on the edge of their seats as luke attempts to figure out who is telling the truth and who is lying.
Lastly, the novel among the barons plays with the theme of good vs. evil. luke garner (aka Lee grant), the main character, is the example of good. Luke's integrity and selflessness is challenged throughout the novel as he finds himself face to face with many selfish and evil schemes. Mr. and Mrs. grant and Oscar symbolize evil that can be seen by their selfish ways, greed, and obsession with power.