Answer :
The given passage would be most appropriate for students who are familiar with literary jargon. Such students are most likely to be familiar with such terms as characters, setting, plot, themes etc. They should be familiar with all genres of literature like horror, science fiction, romance,suspense etc. They should have read all types of literature like novels, poetry, and drama. Those students who do not understand these literary terms, and how they are used in literary context would be unable to understand the given passage.
The theme is the message. I always used to think the theme and then you make the me and then you make the message.
It might have been the night of broken glass, you don't say what year but thats probably what your asking about.