Experts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.xperts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.
What is the theme of the Outsiders by S.E. There are several major themes in The Outsiders, main ones being gang rivalry, family, and identity. Minor concerning stereotyping and relationships.
Transcript of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Appearance vs. reality is a theme that allows us to have a general idea about something, but turns out to be a facade or deceitful truth, as the reality is completely different. This is a very popular theme used in many novels and plays, and can affect vital characters and plots (e.g. Macbeth).