Answer:
The theme seems to be something along the lines of, "perspective can make a world of difference."
Explanation:
In the passage, the main realization point is just after a passing traveler shares their perspective. The traveler did not seem to think about the fact that for the contrasting lives of a fox and a rabbit, both have trials and tribulations throughout life, only some are greater than others. The fox needs to eat, so catching his supper would mean a great deal to him. However, the rabbit would be running away tos ave his own life, which I can confidently say would mean a great deal more than one meal. Each character in the story is faced with the topic of perspective, and that is the exact message the passage is trying to get through to the audience. This passage is a perfect example of what is known as a fable. Fables include a short story, consisting of few characters that often tend to be animals, with the purpose of sharing an important theme or lesson. A consistant theme throughout fables is perspective, so I would say this is a good example of just that.
