The Great Santini
What is the theme in The Great Santini by Pat Conroy?
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One major theme in the novel, The Great Santini, is that of masculinity.... what makes a man. The novel addresses the masculine ideal in numerous ways, which includes power, strength, and chivalry.
The Great Santini.