What is the definition of theme?

the message, lesson, or moral from a story
the message, lesson, or moral from a story

the order of events in a story
the order of events in a story

a universal feature of a character
a universal feature of a character

where a story takes place

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the central topic or idea explored in a work of literature or art, which can often be inferred through the characters, plot, setting, and other elements of the work