Theme

The lesson or message learned from a story.

Don't judge others by outward appearances.

Friendship is important.

Look for the main message or lesson the author wants to convey.

A theme is a deeper message, while a topic is the subject of the story.

Yes, stories can have multiple themes.

Overcoming fears to achieve goals.

It is a theme that can be understood and related to by people from different cultures.

A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story, often related to the theme.

The setting can provide context that shapes the theme of the story.