What is the theme in The Raft by John Pepper Clark?

Another theme is hope. The theme of Hope can be traced throughout the novel. From the outset, hope can be seen in the earliest, benign moments. In getting her nose pierced, Robie needs to be assured that there is something worse. In recognizing it, she maintains the hope that she can get through the issue at hand. She is also hopeful that her parents won’t freak out too much over the piercing. She is also hopeful that AJ will allow her to stay at the apartment alone. These are hopes that are likely common and make Robie a believable character to readers.