Main Themes in The World According to Garp . This seven-page undergraduate paper explores the main themes of "The World According to Garp", along with the symbols that illustrate those themes. The novel deals in opposites, but is perfectly coherent through its use of symbolism. Without the symbols, there would be no theme. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 5972 Main Themes Garp.doc Price: 62.65