What does it mean when a theme is implicit? It is agreed upon by most people. It contains an important message. It appears in more than one text. It is not stated directly in the text.

When a theme is described as implicit, it means **it is not stated directly in the text**. Implicit themes are suggested through subtext, characters' actions, symbolism, and other indirect means, requiring readers to interpret and infer the underlying message rather than find it explicitly articulated.