Has anyone read 'The Cold Equations'? and If so can you help me on one question?

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faith1435 · Answer

I have

ray_masters · Answer

Can you please help me?

faith1435 · Answer

I can try whats the question?

ray_masters · Answer

In 'The Cold Equations' what does the author want the reader to believe? 
I've tried to answer this question on my own at first but the story kind of confuses me

faith1435 · Answer

Is this for flvs?

ray_masters · Answer

yes it is but i don't need an answer I just want to know what does the question mean. 
Does it want you to explain why the author wrote a science fiction story or what?

faith1435 · Answer

I was asking because I already did this, I believe its just basically what the theme of the story is

ray_masters · Answer

so I just have to explain the theme?

faith1435 · Answer

yes explain what the auhtor is trying to tell you through the story

ray_masters · Answer

Oh! Okay, thanks for explaining it to me I understand now! :D