A third theme might be the consequences of bad choices. The bad son makes choices that are not socially or morally acceptable. These choices could lead to him being ostracized from his friends or family, facing legal problems, or having a negative self - image. The story could show how these consequences build up and potentially force him to change his ways.
One possible theme could be redemption. The bad son might realize his wrongdoings and strive to make amends.
One possible theme could be good vs. evil. Since it has 'big bad' in the title, there might be a clear distinction between a 'bad' force or character and those who oppose it.
One possible theme is accountability. It shows that we should take responsibility for our own actions and not just find scapegoats. Another theme could be self - awareness. The bad workman lacks the awareness of his own incompetence and blames the tools instead.
A bad son might be disobedient, show no respect for his parents, and be selfish in his actions.
Another theme might be the unknown and the fear of the unseen. The bad water could be a carrier of something that is not immediately visible, like a supernatural force or a deadly micro - organism. This creates a sense of dread as the characters try to figure out what is wrong with the water and how to stop it from harming them. Also, the theme of isolation could be present. If the bad water affects a particular area, those in that area may be cut off from the outside world, adding to the horror as they struggle alone against the threat of the bad water.
One possible 'a bad day short story' is when I went shopping. I had a long list of things to buy. But the store was out of most of the items I needed. Then, as I was leaving, I accidentally bumped into a display and knocked some things over. The store manager was not very happy and gave me a dirty look. It made me feel so embarrassed and it was a really bad day.
One possible theme could be heroism. There were many heroes on 9/11, from the firefighters who rushed into the burning buildings to the passengers on Flight 93 who fought back against the hijackers.
A third theme could be forgiveness. Maybe the son makes a mistake that hurts the mother, but through the story, they come to forgive each other and their relationship is strengthened.
Family bond. It emphasizes the strong connection between a mother and son. No matter how old they get, they are still there for each other, which is a very important aspect of family relationships.
A possible theme is the struggle against society's norms. In many cases, a gay son may face discrimination from society, and the father has to support him through this. Additionally, growth is a theme. Both the father and the son grow as individuals, the son in accepting himself fully and the father in becoming more understanding and empathetic.
One possible theme could be family. It's about the relationship between a mother and son which is a fundamental part of family.