The most apparent theme of The Bat-Poet is the value of looking at life from a different point of view.
Explanation:
This theme is developed through contrasts between the bat-poet and the mockingbird, who represent different kinds of poets, and between the chipmunk and the other bats, who represent different kinds of audiences.
I'm not exactly sure, but I think this statement is true, although the antagonist can sometimes be a rival to the protagonist without knowing. It really depends.