What are the main themes in 'the voices of time short story'?

I'm not sure as the information about the specific characters isn't given. But generally, in a story about the voices of time, there could be an older character who has a lot of past experiences and memories that are tied to different times in their life.

Another theme might be the power of stories themselves. In 'the voices of time and other stories', stories could be used to convey cultural heritage, memories, and values from one generation to another. They might also serve as a means of escapism for the characters, allowing them to deal with the hardships of time.

Since I don't have the details of this 'voices short story', the main characters could be a group of friends who share their experiences through their voices. Or it might be a family where each member has a distinct voice representing their personality and role in the family. It could also be a hero and a villain, whose voices drive the conflict in the story.

Well, the themes can also involve the political aspects. In war, there are often power struggles and different political ideologies at play. And during reconstruction, political decisions greatly influence how resources are allocated and how the new society is shaped. For example, who gets to decide what buildings are rebuilt first? That's a political decision. And in terms of voices, it could be about the different voices of soldiers, civilians, and politicians all having their say in the story of war and reconstruction.

As I haven't read the story, it's difficult to say exactly. But common themes in Munro's work are relationships, the passage of time, and self - discovery. So these might be present in 'Voices' as well.

One possible theme could be the contrast between the local and the global. The near voices representing the local aspects and the far voices the global influences.

Well, it could also be about causality. The ripples in time could represent the consequences of actions. Each action in the story, like a pebble dropped in a pond, creates ripples that spread out and cause other things to happen. It might explore how small actions can lead to big changes over time.

Time is likely a main theme. It could be about how time is fleeting or how we can't escape the passage of time.

There might be a young protagonist who is on a journey of discovery. This character could be learning about the past through the stories they hear, and in the process, coming to terms with their own place in the flow of time. They could be interacting with various other characters like their parents or grandparents, who represent different generations and different perspectives on time.

I'm not sure as I haven't read it specifically. But they could be ordinary people with extraordinary stories.