What is universal theme?

the reason an author is writing revealed through the author’s background, historical context, and the story

the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere

the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place

the technique of using language to evoke a sense of time and place

the answer to this question is B and i hope this helps you !

B). The central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere .

Explanation:

A universal theme is exemplified as the central idea or message displayed through a work that applies to everyone regardless of the differences in culture or disciplines. It is an idea that links every individual as it proposes a general idea concerning human nature or condition.

As per the question, the universal theme is elaborated as 'the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere' which helps the audience to connect themselves to the idea irrespective of the cultural or regional differences. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

it ends with a marriage, but also with prospero giving up his power.

the tempest is a play written by william shakespeare between 1610-1611, it narrates the story of prospero a magician that sets a storm to wreck a ship, this sets the story to kill the king of naples. while it is a romantic style play, it isn´t traditional because of the ending, it end with the marriage and the magician giving up his powers.

a. the idea that women need protection from men is a myth.