Practice - Example 1 (Historical/Social Shift)
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When comparing a 19th-century novel and a 21st-century novel on the theme of "marriage," you notice the 19th-century characters focus on financial inheritance while the modern characters focus on career compatibility. What is the thematic shift here?
- Answer: The theme of marriage has shifted from a socio-economic imperative (survival/wealth) to a matter of individual lifestyle and personal partnership.
- Hint: Look at what the characters "need" vs. what they "want" from a relationship.
💡 Hint: Look at what the characters "need" vs. what they "want" from a relationship.
True or False: Before comparing two texts, you must first analyze each text individually within its own context.
- Answer: True.
- Hint: You cannot explain a "shift" if you don't first understand the starting and ending points.
💡 Hint: You cannot explain a "shift" if you don't first understand the starting and ending points.
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