ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a typical character, an action, or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature
A
theme
B
charcter
C
archetype
D
myth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Archetype: In literature, an archetype is a typical character, an action, or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature. An archetype, also known as “universal symbol, ” may be a character, a theme, a symbol, or even a setting.

Detailed explanation-2: -: the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype.

Detailed explanation-3: -A character archetype in novel terms is a type of character who represents a universal pattern, and therefore appeals to our human ‘collective unconscious’ . For example, ‘hero’ is the most fundamental character archetype, which directly corresponds to us each being the hero (or protagonist) of our own life story.

Detailed explanation-4: -A universal character (or character archetype) is a character type that has persisted in literature through the ages. Found in many different cultures/religions. Universal characters demonstrate a specific set of characteristics.

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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