the universal theme of passage 1 is the relationship between violence and human nature, and the universal theme of passage 2 is the relationship between civilization and nature. how do these universal themes relate to each other? they both show that people and animals are natural enemies. they both suggest that violent instincts are needed for people to survive in nature. they both suggest that nature influences people more than civilization does. they both show that violent instincts can emerge when people are away from the influence of civilization.