What are the possible themes in 'the goodness of st rocque and other stories'?

I'm sorry, I haven't read 'the goodness of st rocque and other stories' specifically. But generally, a story about the 'goodness' might explore positive qualities like kindness, generosity, or moral uprightness in the context of the place or character of St Rocque and other related elements.

One common theme is selflessness. People often put others' needs before their own in these stories. For example, like the girl giving her lunch to the homeless man. Another theme is compassion. The farmer who took care of the lost puppy showed great compassion. Also, helpfulness is a key theme. Just like the young man helping the elderly woman with her groceries.

One possible theme could be friendship. Ahsoka and the 501st members could form strong bonds of friendship through their shared experiences.

One possible theme is friendship. Rose probably made some great friends at St Olaf, and these friendships were formed through various shared experiences.

One possible theme could be abundance. Since it has 'fat time' in the title, it might be about times of plenty, whether it's in terms of resources, relationships or experiences.

One possible theme is the struggle between modernity and tradition. The stories could show how characters are affected by the changing world around them, trying to hold on to traditional values while also adapting to new ways. Also, the theme of social class differences might be present. How people from different classes interact and the prejudices that exist between them could be explored in the stories. This makes the collection more than just a simple set of stories but a deep exploration of various aspects of society and human nature.

Another theme could be power. If the artificial man has certain abilities, there might be a power struggle between it and humans, or among different groups who want to control the artificial man. This can lead to all sorts of conflicts and moral questions about who should have power over such a creation. And it's also possible that the stories explore the theme of isolation. The artificial man, being different from others, may face isolation, and how it copes with that could be a central part of the story.

Another theme could be the passage of time and how it affects the relationship with the father. As time passes, the understanding of the father, the memories, and the impact of his actions can change. Also, themes of forgiveness and redemption might be present. If there are any wrongdoings within the family related to the father, the stories could explore how characters deal with forgiving or being redeemed in the name of the father.

One possible theme could be survival. Given the name 'First Blood', it might involve characters facing challenges right from the start, and survival could be a key aspect throughout the stories. Another theme could be exploration, as they might be exploring new places or situations. Also, the theme of self - discovery is likely, as characters deal with the events that unfold.

The themes in 'the kept woman and other stories' could be quite diverse. Dependency is likely a theme, especially considering the idea of a 'kept woman'. She depends on someone for her livelihood and in that, there are many aspects to explore. Another theme could be moral conflict. Is her situation morally right or wrong? And the theme of change could also be there. How do the characters, including the kept woman, change over time in response to their situations? And of course, other stories may expand on these themes or introduce new ones related to human nature and relationships.