Explanation: Hi, the central theme of “the little red tortoise” is the importance of bravery.
The little red tortoise was going to sacrifice himself to save the other turtles. The tortoise tried to hurt the giraffe until he manages to drown her in the sand and kill her .The little red tortoise became a hero, even to the Young Ones initially dismissed him.
His mom was very proud, because that way the nation would be at peace.
The Little Red Tortoise follows a number of themes. The three main or central themes are as follows: the importance of being careful around strangers, the importance of paying attention to one's parents, and the need for a person to rely upon their own instincts.