The them of a short story is

a: the author message to his/her reader.

b the people or animals in the story

c the time and place of the story

Which line from act i scene i of a midsummer night's dream expresses one of the main themes of the play? a.) “thrice-blessed they that master so their blood," b.) “but earthlier happy is the rose distill'd," c.) “the course of true love never did run smooth; " d.) “so quick bright things come to confusion."