A Fistful of Fig Newtons
What is the theme in A Fistful of Fig Newtons by Jean Shepherd?
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One major theme in the novel, A Fist Full of Fig Newtons, is disappointment. This theme is illustrated through the many memories the narrator shares.... the opportunities, as well as the things that never seem to change.
A Fist Full of Fig Newtons