What is theme in the context of dramatic texts?

a unifying message or idea contained in a text

a time or place in a text

a central topic in a text

a problem the characters must solve in a text

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In the context of dramatic texts, the theme is best defined as a unifying message or idea contained in a text. The theme encompasses the underlying messages, concepts, or commentary that the playwright seeks to convey through the characters, plot, and dialogue within the play.