The main characteristic of a universal theme is that the idea can apply to any person regardless of his location or culture.
Since the universal themes are generally connected to a matter of the human nature or to the basic human concerns, a wide range of readers can relate to these themes and undestand them.
Some common examples of universal themes include <u>falling in love</u>, <u>adolescence</u> and <u>discovering the world</u>.
Scout spends more time with Miss Maudie, a widow that is very peppy and fun, who goes out into her garden or her porch every day and loves beauty. She also must love children, because she often baked cakes for the kids.
