What is a story’s theme?

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the way events are organized in the story
the way events are organized in the story - no response given

when and where the story takes place
when and where the story takes place - no response given

the overall feeling of the story
the overall feeling of the story - no response given

the unifying idea or message of the story

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 hour ago

The theme of a story is best defined as **the unifying idea or message of the story**. It reflects the underlying meaning, moral, or insight that the author conveys through the narrative, characters, and events. Themes can explore various aspects of life, society, and human nature, and they often invite readers to think critically about the message being presented.