Question

What is the main characteristic of a universal theme

Answer 1

Universal themes teach people about any topic known by man 

Answer 2

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 falling in love, adolescence and discovering the world.