One main theme could be the unpredictability of love. Love often doesn't go as planned in the story.
It could be about the complex nature of love and how it often brings along various challenges or 'catastrophes' in the context of a short story. Maybe it shows different types of love, like romantic love, and the problems that can arise such as misunderstandings, heartbreaks, or external pressures.
One great book in this category is 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. It deals with the family of a girl who has been murdered and how they cope with the catastrophe. The story is told from the perspective of the dead girl in heaven, which gives a unique view into the family's pain and their journey to find some sort of peace.
I'm not sure specifically which 'the other two short story' you are referring to. But common short story themes can include love, friendship, coming - of - age, and the struggle between good and evil.
Well, in 'Tuesday of the Other June', one of the key themes is the power dynamic. The bully, the other June, has power over the main June at first. This power is not just physical but also social. June feels isolated and powerless. However, as the story unfolds, we see a shift in this power dynamic. Another theme is the importance of support. June lacks support initially but as she starts to find it within herself, things begin to change. And of course, the theme of growing up in the face of adversity is also there. June has to grow and become stronger because of the bullying she endures.
These books can make readers more empathetic. For example, in 'The Kite Runner', the story of family betrayal and the chaos of war in Afghanistan shows readers the pain and struggle of others. By experiencing these stories, readers can better understand the hardships that people face in real life.
One main theme could be self - deception. People in the story might deceive themselves into believing they are in love when it's actually something else like loneliness or infatuation.
One main theme could be the uniqueness of love. Since love is not like a pie, it shows that every individual's experience of love is distinct.
One main theme is survival. The character in the story has to fight against all odds to stay alive, which reflects the basic human instinct for survival. Another theme is the value of life. Through the hardships the character endures, we understand that life is precious and should not be taken for granted.
One main theme is the clash between logic and love. The narrator, who is very logical, tries to approach love in a rational way but fails.
Love and relationships are surely main themes.