AO4- Literary Context

Question 1

Spiral narrative

Answer 1

When the protagonist keeps revisiting something but each time when it comes around it is on a different level or perspective

Question 2

Narrative digression

Answer 2

When the writer interrupts the main plot line to contribute additional detailsQu

Question 3

Quest narrative

Answer 3

A story in which the protagonist sets out ona journey, overcoming dangers in order to fulfil a goal, sometimes returning with a specific object or person. A traditional archetypal narrative structure seen in mythology, folklore and legends

Question 4

Bildungsroman

Answer 4

A novel dealing with someone’s formative years or spiritual education

Question 5

Kunstlerroman

Answer 5

A class of bildungsroman- where the protagonist is developing or on the threshold of becoming an artist

Question 6

Histiography

Answer 6

The study of the writing of histories

Question 7

Post-modernism

Answer 7

A late 20th century literary movement characterised by:
* Self-conscious use of earlier styles and conventions
* Mixing of different artistic styles and media
* A general distrust of theories