Moral vs themes

The short story What You Pawn I Will Redeem tells the story of a homeless Indian man who tries to raise 1000$ to purchase a family heirloom. One aspect of the story that differentiates themes and morals is the theme of alcoholism. What made alcoholism the theme of the story was the fact that it was prevalent in the main character and plot line. It explained why the main character acted in certain ways and made certain decisions, such as picking a fight with a sober bartender. The moral of the story is found through an anecdote that tells of a drunk family member killing Jackson's grandfather. The destructiveness and danger that alcohol can bring upon ones life is the moral of the story. Although the moral relates to the main theme of alcoholism, the theme itself does not inadvertently provide a clear lesson. That clear lesson is found within that particular anecdote within the story.