Answer:
The theme of the story is dont let fear control you and the best way to overcome your fears is to face it. In the story on pg 37 it states "But my life would never be the same again." in this quote it means how he felt different from how he was a few days ago. Also at the end of the story it says "But iwas not afraid. Not at all There was n longer anything for me to fear those days were gone." in this text the seventh men tells how he went back to his hometown and faced his fear. He now feels relieved.