Question

Which character action hints toward the story's theme?

The beast gathered the little one into its strong, hairy arms and tried to comfort it by rocking it gently back and forth.

The Tiger remained silent for several minutes, thinking deeply as he slowly washed his face with his left paw.

Out of the palace they walked, and met no one.

He rushed around a corner, the Lion following, and came upon a nice fat baby sitting in the middle of the street and crying as if in great distress.

They crept away and stalked back through the streets until they again entered the palace grounds.