Question

Which statement provides the BEST example of a claim that would appear in a book or essay by a comparative literature scholar?

Select one:
a. American Civil War literature is less grim than European World War I literature, even though both address the harsh realities of conflict.
b. Most 18th-century European literature is more interesting to read than American literature of the same time period.
c. Many works by J.R.R. Tolkien, including the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, are inspired by the stories Tolkien read as a boy.
d. Jane Austen’s novels Pride and Prejudice and Emma address similar themes of class and social position.

Answer 1

d. Jane Austen’s novels Pride and Prejudice and Emma address similar themes of class and social position.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because, to compare two different stories, there is need for them to have a similar background. For the comparative literature scholar, the above example would offer him the best option to draft a comparative essay on.

He or she would be able to compare both novel based on their theme, the structure of the novel, the story-line involved as well as the protagonists and antagonists found in the novel.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. American Civil War literature is less grim than European World War I literature, even though both address the harsh realities of conflict.

Step-by-step explanation:

Comparative books or essays should include both the differences and similarities between the subjects analyzed. In the case of literature, it is expected a comparative text explains similarities and differences between two or more literature topics such as two literary elements, two authors, two periods of literature, among others. In this context, option A is correct because this is the only one that is directly related to literature as it analyzes two periods and it shows differences "American Civil War literature is less grim than European World War I literature" and similarities " both address the harsh realities of conflict."