In Act I, Scene I, of the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the capulets and the montagues​

Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.