ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The characters in Traditional Literature are known as:
A
flat because they are all “good” or all “bad”
B
round because they change over the course of the story
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A flat character is one that lacks complexity in several facets. The two-dimensional character’s journey is often described as having a flat arc, meaning they don’t change from the beginning of the story to the end. They also usually lack complex personality traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many characteristics common to traditional literature. These are stories of unknown origin, containing traditional themes, simple characters and plot, and an ambiguous setting.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Traditional literature encompasses books rendered from oral tradition–stories that have been passed down for ages (Kiefer, 2007)–and as a result are commonly shared throughout the world. This literature includes folktales, myths, fables, and legends.” Barone, D. M. (2011).

Detailed explanation-4: -A round character is unpredictable, whereas a flat character’s actions are not surprising or shocking. A round character evolves, whereas a flat character doesn’t change. A round character is difficult to describe, whereas a flat character can be summed up in a sentence.

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