The lesson of this story is A. it is important to give your best effort.
B. believe in yourself, even
when others do not.
C. do not worry about what others think about you.
D. change can be scary, but it brings new opportunities.

Ifound this on google “what are motifs? a motif is a literary term that is an idea, object, or concept that repeats itself throughout a text. a motif gives clues to theme or reinforces ideas an author wants to emphasize.” i hope this for what your looking for