The theme<span> in a </span>story<span> is its underlying message, or 'big idea.' In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short </span>story<span> or poem? This belief, or idea, transcends cultural barriers. It is usually universal in nature.</span>
The answer is true. if i'm wrong, please lmk.
C, bullet riddled walls. gaitey means cheerful, and bullets are not cheerful