Question

What is universal theme?

a theme that speaks broadly to human experiences
a theme that can be applied universally to members of a certain culture
a theme that reflects every literary device used in a narrative
a theme that has been approved by the National Council of English Teachers

Answer 1

A universal theme is an idea that applies to anyone regardless of cultural differences or geographic location. it is also a generalization about life or human nature they deal with basic human concerns.
so the answer would be the first option.