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"Puedes hacer temas universales en un entorno comunitario pero no puedes hacer temas comunitarios en un entorno universal."

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When you tell a story or address a topic that everyone can relate to, you can use a small, specific group to illustrate it—like how a movie about friends getting through tough times can touch people from any culture. However, if your story is deeply connected to a small group's unique experiences and traditions, it won’t work well if you try to make it about everyone in the world— for example, a movie about a particular cultural festival specific to one community might not resonate universally. Think of a child’s birthday party where family and close friends come together and share moments that show love and happiness; this can make anyone smile. Now, imagine trying to have the exact same celebration in a context that everyone in the world would connect with; it loses its deep, personal meaning. In short, while broad, common themes fit well into small, specific settings, detailed, particular themes from a small group can lose their impact on a global scale. If you want your work to touch many people, start with universal ideas and shape them within familiar, close-to-home settings.

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