2 points THE BIRDS, THE BEASTS AND THE BAT Many years ago, the birds and the
beasts declared war against each other. No compromises were possible,
and so they went at it; tooth and claw. It was a terrible battle. Many a hare
and many a mouse died. Chickens and geese fell by the score -- and the
victor always stopped for a feast. Now the bat had not openly joined
either group as he did not want to be caught on the losing side. So when
the birds asked which side he was on the bat quickly replied, "I have wings,
I am on your side of course." And when the beasts asked who he
supported, the bat responded, "With my sharp teeth and fur, it is obvious
am on the side of the beasts." The truth of it was that he did little to help
either group spending most of his time telling tales about the other. When
the battle was over, the conduct of the bat was discussed at the peace
conference. The birds and beasts all turned angrily against the bat when
they realized how many times the bat had changed sides and spread
rumors. Since then the bat lives in fear of the beasts and the birds --
hiding in dark towers and deserted ruins, flying out only in the night. What
is the theme of this story?
Can someone please help me