Your Text Describes a Type of Narrative Found in Many

question 69

Multiple Choice

Your text describes a type of narrative found in many cultures in which a peasant father and his son,while traveling with their beast of burden,meet a number of people who criticize them.What is the motif?

• A)The "motif" refers to the psychological motives of the characters in a story,in this case the desire of the son to do better than his father.
• B)By "motif" is meant the historical background to the story,in this case the history of exploitation of the peasantry.
• C)The "motif" refers to the story situation,in this case a father and son trying to please everyone.
• D)By "motif" is meant the physical environment in which the story occurs,in this case the yam gardens of Ghana.
• E)The "motif" refers to the economic background,in this case feudalism.

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Definitions:

Mesmerism

The method employed by Austrian physician F. A. Mesmer to treat hysterical disorders; a precursor of hypnotism.

Trephination

An ancient medical intervention in which a hole was drilled or scraped into the human skull, possibly to treat health issues related to intracranial pressure or as a ritualistic or spiritual practice.

Hypnotism

An absorbed state characterized by focused awareness and heightened openness to suggestion, commonly utilized for healing purposes.

Psychogenic

Originating in the mind or caused by psychological factors.