According to Fitzgerald, literature includes universal themes that can connect to most readers. The universal theme of The Wizard of Oz, "there is no place like home,” is revealed through a character who is far from home and feels vulnerable and alone. The theme supports the idea that readers can relate to feeling isolated and alone in the world. What should be included to make this body paragraph more effective? a thesis statement to explain the author's viewpoint a concluding sentence that persuades readers to read The Wizard of Oz details that explain how the characters support the theme commentary that connects the evidence to the reason