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What is the difference between theme and universal theme?

Theme refers to the central insight revealed through an American story, while universal theme refers to a theme revealed through a story of foreign origin.
Theme refers to a central message that applies to anyone, anywhere, while universal theme is particular to a certain individual, historical context, or culture.
Theme refers to the central insight revealed through a story, while universal theme refers to a theme that applies to anyone, anywhere.
Theme and universal theme are two terms that have the same definition.