In auden's poem, the wordsæñthunder rumbling in the skyîæare a reference to æ(1æpoint)
the holocaust.
impending war.
a storm.
world war i.

i'm not sure if this question means literally or symbolically. thunder obviously implies a storm, but the next line is "it was hitler over europe, saying: 'they must die'." the whole poem is about the holocaust, but is that what the thunder was referring to? .

What is the difference between theme and universal theme? theme refers to the central insight revealed through an american story, while universal theme refers to a theme revealed through a story of foreign origin. theme refers to a central message that applies to anyone, anywhere, while universal theme is particular to a certain individual, historical context, or culture. theme refers to the central insight revealed through a story, while universal theme refers to a theme that applies to anyone, anywhere. theme and universal theme are two terms that have the same definition.