A universal truth is a truth which is found to be valid in
all places, circumstances, and by all people. Therefore, many times it is difficult to
define a truth as universal based upon the fact that not all people, in all places,
under every circumstance will find it to be true.
That
being said, most universal truths are generalized to be assumed to
be universal. When seeking a definition for "universal truth", it is almost impossible
to define. While many people have heard the phrase used, many more cannot define it
solidly.
In regards to the short story "The Open Window" by
Saki, one could easily generalize a universal truth for the text: Do not trust anyone
but yourself.
While this is a very pessimistic outlook,
unfortunately, it is true. Mr. Nuttel comes to Vera's aunt's house to find peace for his
nervous condition. Instead, he is shaken so horribly one could only expect a
heart-attack happening as he ran from the house.
Nuttel, if
sensible enough to not trust an innocent looking 15 year old, would have had no problem
at curing his nervous condition. Instead, because he trusted the young girl, he fell
even further into the inability to control his nervousness.
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