Anyone want to be friends? I need to talk to someone

Why do u think the boys care so much about being called by their nick names from the movie holes

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.

Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.