* The resilience of the human spirit: The children's determination to learn despite the risks and hardships they face highlights their inner strength and unwavering commitment to education.
* The struggle against injustice and tyranny: The setting of the book, under a tyrannical ruler who suppresses knowledge, directly confronts themes of oppression and the fight for freedom of thought.
* The value of friendship and community: The children's collaborative learning and support for each other emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming adversity.
* The transformative power of learning: The children's acquisition of knowledge not only empowers them individually, but also gives them the tools to challenge the oppressive regime.
While the story is set in a fictional world, the themes resonate with historical realities of societies that suppressed education and the ongoing struggle for access to knowledge and freedom of learning.