Answer: The universal theme found in this excerpt is "Be happy with the person you are".
Explanation: The theme that is explored throughout the excerpt provided is "Be happy with the person you are" as the speaker makes reference to different aspects of his physical appearance and even compares his looks with the ones of another person: Paul Newman. <u>Although he wishes to look like Newman, he believes that his own looks "aren't so bad"</u>. Moreover, <u>although he wishes to have another eye color, he accepts himself</u>. Therefore, the message found in this excerpt is "Be happy with the person you are".
We can see the internal conflict with the character on his appearance. We can see that at the end of the passage he ends up saying the words " I have to be content with what I have".
