Instrument

The means by which an action is performed or something comes about. Ex. they signed the treaty with the same pen

T H E M A T I C
R O L E S
Sitmulus

Goal

The entity towards which something moves, literally or methaphorically. Ex. she showed her licence to the policeman.

Source

Location

The place in which something is situated or takes place. Ex. tha band played in Juarez square

The entity from which something moves literally or methaphorically. Ex. the plane came back from Mexico

The entity causing an effect in the experiencer. Ex. Jonh didnt like the cool breeze

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Agent

Theme

The iniciator of some action, capable of acting with volition. Ex. Mary likes runing

THEMATIC ROLES

The entity which is moved by an action or whose location is described. Ex. the book is in the library

Patient beneficiary
The entity undergoing the effect of some action, often undergoing some change in state. Ex. Mary buy a doll

Experiencer

The entity for whose benefit thi action was performed. Ex. John baked me a cake

The entity wich is aware of the action or state described by the predicate but which is not in control of the action or state. Ex. Mary is blue