Based on Aunty Misery’s actions in the folktale, what is the theme of the story?

Aunty Misery gets her wish when Death becomes trapped in the pear tree, so no one can die. But the people around her suffer because the sick and elderly cannot find release from their pain. She eventually lets Death go, giving up her own chance to live forever to ease the community’s suffering. This shows that getting what you want may require a sacrifice for others.

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