What is the central theme of the story

The main theme of the story is the underclass of New York. Soapy is homeless and wants to be arrested so that he can have somewhere warm to stay during the cold winter weather. Irony also plays a central role in the narrative.

A. Those who commits must be punished

B. Freedom can mean different things to different people.

C. Family is the most important thing in life, no matter where you live

D. New York is not an ideal place for homeless people