The correct answer is option A. "The message that the author wants to convey". The theme of a story can be defined as the underlying message or the "big idea" that the author wants to convey once the reader had finished reading or watching the story. The belief or idea that the author expresses usually transcendent cultural barriers, particularly for globally known novels.
1. Think of two examples: Maybe you think that developing countries does not have as much art - which does contribute to the happiness of the people. Second, maybe the living conditions.
