ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A universal theme is an idea that applies to anyone regardless of cultural differences, or geographic location. Universal themes are ways to connect ideas across all disciplines. It is a central idea about the human condition. It is a generalization about life or human nature; they deal with basic human concerns.

Detailed explanation-2: -A theme is not a universal idea, but a common message within a passage of work. A universal idea is an idea that is understood by everyone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Universal Themes. As expressed by authors, themes involve positions on these familiar issues: A human being’s confrontation with nature. A human being’s lack of humanity. A rebellious human being’s confrontation with a hostile society.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is the moral or life-lesson that you understand from the story. This message or meaning of a story belongs to you not the author. Theme is not just about the characters or the story itself. A theme is a universal lesson that is much larger than the story it is in.

Detailed explanation-5: -Power. Change. Structure. Conflict. Order. Relationships.