Cultural Depictions in Literature

Question 1

Cultural Depictions; Purpose

Answer 1

To accurately portray a reality or a misconception about a specific location, group of people, and their lifestyle or belief system.

Question 2

Cultural Depictions; People

Answer 2

Stories based on the real history of a person provide the story with an authenticity that may be completely fabricated. This “character” brings with them a true sense of the culture without requiring the author to have first-hand knowledge of it.

Question 3

Cultural Depictions; Places

Answer 3

Identifiable by their own landmark, historical, native or haunted status, these cities buildings, graveyards, and scenes offer a unique and genuine tone to the setting of the story.

Question 4

Cultural Depictions; Lifestyle/Belief System

Answer 4

The dominating faith directly coincides with the reality of the story. Those who believe on one, and those who don’t on the other. This icon automatically instills a conflict within the story and acts as a means for antagonism among the characters.