One possible theme is identity. The prince has to figure out who he is in terms of his sexual orientation and how that fits into his role as a prince.
One possible theme could be acceptance. The barefoot aspect might symbolize being true to oneself, and in the context of a gay story, it could represent the acceptance of one's sexual orientation.
One possible theme could be acceptance. The story might revolve around the patriarch or those around him coming to terms with his gay identity.
One possible theme could be love and acceptance. In many gay stories, the journey of finding love and being accepted by family and society is a common thread.
One possible theme could be love and self - discovery. Asgore might be on a journey to understand his own feelings and identity in a gay relationship.
One common theme is the struggle against social norms. In many gay prince novels, the princes have to face the expectations of their kingdoms which often don't accept same - sex relationships. For example, in 'Captive Prince', the main characters have to navigate through a society that has strict ideas about relationships and power.
One possible theme could be family. Christmas is often a time for family gatherings, and Duane Gay might have focused on family relationships in his story.
One theme could be acceptance. Just like in many gay love stories, the characters might struggle with society accepting their relationship, and the teddy could be a source of comfort during those tough times.
Strength and empowerment might also be themes. The ax can be seen as a source of power for the gay man in the story. He could use this power to fight against discrimination or to build a life for himself in a world that might be hostile to him at first. The story could show how he finds his inner strength through the ax, whether it's a physical ax or a symbolic one.
Inclusivity could be a theme. The first gay hike story might show how the gay community creates spaces for themselves in an activity like hiking that has traditionally been dominated by the mainstream. It could also be about the joy of nature. Gay hikers experiencing the beauty and peace of the natural world, away from the judgment and discrimination sometimes faced in society.
One possible theme could be acceptance. He may have had to fight for acceptance in his family, community or society at large.