ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A theme repeated across many cultures and time periods (like good vs. evil)
A
oral tradition
B
cultural perspective
C
universal theme
D
moral
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The perspective of the “Good vs. Evil” theme in this story is that by stripping away all remnants of society, Golding demonstrates through Jack’s group, how humans can quickly transform from innocent to savage (good to evil).

Detailed explanation-2: -A theme is a central idea of a story or passage, whereas a universal theme is a theme in storytelling understood by everyone. The question of what is a universal theme or what is a universal idea may best be answered with examples from a universal ideas list, such as growing up and leaving childhood, or coming of age.

Detailed explanation-3: -A universal theme is an idea that applies to anyone regardless of cultural differences, or geographic location. Universal themes are ways to connect ideas across all disciplines. It is a central idea about the human condition. It is a generalization about life or human nature; they deal with basic human concerns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Good and Evil Good triumphs over evil. Evil is punished and good is rewarded. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Bullies can be overcome.

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