Which theme does the short story "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati support best?

Stefano spends his life avoiding the sea because he believes the Colomber is a deadly monster pursuing him. Even after he leaves the sea, he remains afraid of it, and the Colomber continues to follow him. At the end, he discovers it meant to give him a precious gift, showing how fear controlled his life. The best choice is “One cannot escape what one fears.”

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