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It's what the author is trying to communicate or tell us throughout the story. For example "always follow your dreams".
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Becky Rainbird
Larry Doyle on His Book Themes
Jill Carroll Talks About Fethullah Gülen
Carol Anshaw on Carry the One
Karen Katz Talks About Beddy-Bye, Baby