How to Spot the Theme of Your Story

What did the protagonist learn at the end of the story?
Example: humility
What is the big decision the protagonist must make at the end of the story?
Example: Riches or their humanity?
What’s the high-level concept for your story?
Example: A father’s love for his son drives him to face his fears.
How did the protagonist change over the story?
Example: started selfish and became self-sacrificing
What common issue is the protagonist constantly wrestling with?
Example: acceptance
What are most of the scenes really about?
Example: commitment
What is the biggest issue between most of the characters?
Example: control
What makes the protagonist vulnerable?
Example: loneliness
What is the protagonist’s wound?
Example: abandoned
What do the protagonist and the antagonist have in common?
Example: obsession
What do the world and the protagonist have in common?
Example: apathy
Why did the protagonist finally decide to act?
Example: honor
Early in the story, why did the protagonist not act?
Example: shame
Last one: What was your biggest fear about writing the script?