Question

Suppose an author writes a story about an ugly troll who lives under a bridge and gives gifts to those who show kindness instead of fear toward him. with this reversal in character depiction, what theme is the author most likely trying to emphasize

Answer 1

A theme of acceptance - APEX

Answer 2

A theme of acceptance, perhaps.

The author is clearly trying to say that there is a prize for those who are willing to look beyond first impressions, although in real life the prize might be more of a metaphor. This idea is not unusual in literature and has taken many different forms, but it is a classic nonetheless.