Theme of a story

     The theme of a story is what the author is trying to show you in other words, the central idea of the story. The theme is often seen as and underlying message throughout the story. The theme of a story is all the way through the story, and the characters' actions, interactions, and motivations all reflect the story's theme. "A writer presents themes in a literary piece through several ways. A writer may express a theme through the feelings of his main character about the subject he has chosen to write about. Similarly, themes are presented through thoughts and conversations of different characters". So when you're trying to recognize the theme of a story, ask yourself what the author is trying to convey through the characters and events of the story. 
     I feel the theme of divergent is you must strive to be well rounded. Having one good trait dose not make you a good person. You need to show may strong traits such as, bravery, selflessness, honesty, intelligence, and peacefulness. I knew this was a theme because to me this is what the author was trying to point out. Many times multiple themes can be pointed out.