His gradual disintegration is the novel's most compelling theme.

This sense of dislocation is the compelling theme of most of his plays.

George Bush was widely seen as a "pragmatic caretaker" president who lacked a unified and compelling long-term theme in his efforts.

But the loving but embittered relationship between the two women is perhaps the most compelling theme of the film.

Even so, a few compelling themes emerged.

It has a compelling theme, and it reflects a political maturity (read desire to win) absent from platforms since the early 1960's.

There's plenty of time for one of the Seven to emerge from the pack with a compelling theme or a dramatic personal showing.

The rallying cry of the underdog, as reflected in the "Rocky" metaphor, has been the marathon's most compelling theme.

A compelling theme does not necessarily make a great work of fiction.

The Annunciation page introduces a couple of compelling themes and symbols that are connected to the central miniature.