What are the main themes in a 'thank you short story'?

Again, not having read it precisely, but common themes in Overwatch stories are heroism and self - discovery. So perhaps 'Overwatch As You Are' also has these themes.

Another theme is the loss of freedom. People are not allowed to think freely or have privacy. And also, the distortion of truth is a theme. The Party in the story changes history to suit its needs.

If it's about 9/11, common themes could be loss. So many lives were lost that day, and families were torn apart.

Love and friendship are likely main themes. Stories may show how characters support and care for each other.

Since we have no information about the '5 short story', it's a mystery what the main themes could be. It could be that the stories are centered around historical events and themes like war, social change, or cultural heritage. Or maybe they are more focused on personal relationships and emotions such as jealousy, forgiveness, or gratitude. There are so many possibilities when it comes to short story themes, and without more details about this specific collection, we can only guess.

Since we know the title has '11 59' in it, time is likely to be a major theme. It could be about the preciousness of the last minute before midnight, symbolizing a transition or a moment of change. Another possible theme could be anticipation. What is about to happen at 11:59? Are the characters waiting for something, and what does that waiting mean for them? It might also touch on themes of fate or destiny, like whatever is supposed to happen at 11:59 is fated to occur.

The themes in 'All You Zombies' include self - perception. As the character moves through time and different identities, they have to constantly re - evaluate who they are. There is also a theme of loneliness. Despite the complex web of relationships created through time travel, the character seems somewhat isolated in their unique situation.

Since I'm not very familiar with this specific short story, but based on the title, possible themes could be journey and destination. The journey from wherever the character starts to Yuma is likely a central part of the story.

Love is often a main theme. In kind short stories, love can be shown through acts of self - sacrifice like in 'The Gift of the Magi'. The characters are willing to give up something precious for the sake of their loved one, which is a very kind and loving act.

One of the main themes is alienation. The protagonist seems detached from society and the people around him. He doesn't conform to the normal social emotions and reactions, like at his mother's funeral. Another theme could be the absurdity of life. Things happen randomly and without much meaning in the story, for example, how the protagonist gets involved in the murder case almost by accident.