A theme of “Poor Fish” could be:

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Crime doesn’t pay.
Circuses are fun.
Love is blind.
Work hard to get ahead.

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The theme of "Poor Fish" could be "Crime doesn't pay." This is implied by the title and the story itself, which revolves around the main character getting involved in a criminal activity and ultimately suffering the consequences. The theme highlights the idea that engaging in illegal activities will lead to negative outcomes.