What is the theme

Consider how the actions of one person impact everyone. The author warns readers of the widespread consequences of their actions; either good or bad, the actions of one character can have resounding effects on everyone. Lessons about both selfish rulers and self-sacrificing heroes abound, starting with Amah’s story about how the goddess Nuwa sacrificed herself for the good of mankind to the conclusion in which the emperor’s greed for immortality leads to his downfall. Other examples of characters who make personal sacrifices include King KaiJae, who decides that maintaining his family’s honor by ceasing to assist the emperor is more important than his life.