ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

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A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life. A situation that occurs over and over again in literature.
A
Archetype
B
Culture Hero
C
Symbol
D
Earth-Diver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An archetype can be an idea or kind of thought about something that is present in the subconscious mind. In the literary world, archetype refers to an original image, pattern of events, or character that appears again and again in literature.

Detailed explanation-2: -A character archetype is a typical character that represents specific actions, nuances, and characteristics, and can also be known as “character tropes.” These characters have well-known qualities that shape their narrative and the story.

Detailed explanation-3: -Situational archetypes are circumstances commonly used in many genres and stories. For example: Reuniting with a lost love is a situational archetype you might find in a romance novel. The battle between good and evil is a situational archetype prevalent in adventure stories.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most famous example of an archetype is the Hero. Hero stories have certain elements in common – heroes generally start out in ordinary circumstances, are “called to adventure, ” and in the end must confront their darkest fear in a conflict that deeply transforms the hero.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Lover. The Hero. The Magician. The Outlaw. The Explorer. The Sage. The Innocent. The Creator. More items •30-Aug-2021

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