ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are archetypal characters?
A
character types that can be found in literature from different cultures throughout time
B
the main character of a story that defies all of the obstacles that are in the character’s way of his or her main goal.
C
character types that can be found in a specific culture during a set number of specific years
D
the antagonists of an epic story that all try to defeat the hero from accomplishing his main goal.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Archetypal characters include the mother, father, child, god, wise old man/woman, trickster, and of course, the hero.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are twelve brand archetypes: The Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Outlaw, Explorer, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Lover, Caregiver, Jester, and Sage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Archetype: Generally, the original model from which something is developed or made; in literary criticism, those images, figures, character types, settings, and story patterns that, according to the Swiss analytical psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung, are universally shared by people across cultures.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Leader. The Outsider. The Caregiver. The Rebel. The Mentor. The Professor. The Warrior. The Hunk. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -The Hero. Summary: The hero is always the protagonist (though the protagonist is not always a hero). The Mentor. Summary: The mentor is a common archetype in literature. The Everyman. The Innocent. The Villain.

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