Question

How does the author use fictional elements to develop a theme in "Look Homeward, Angel"?

A. The author develops the societal outcast theme through characterization.
B.The author develops the marital harmony theme through plot details.
C.The author develops the small-town gossip theme through setting details.
D.The author develops the coming-of-age theme through point of view.

Answer 1

Answer: C.The author develops the small-town gossip theme through setting details.

In "Look Homeward, Angel," Thomas Wolfe tells the story of Eugene Gant. This character is supposed to be based on Wolfe himself. The novel is a coming-of-age story set in a fictional town. However, the town is meant to represent any small town of America during that time period. Through setting details, the author develops the theme of small-town gossip in order to drive the plot and enrich the setting.

Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "C.The author develops the small-town gossip theme through setting details." The author use fictional elements to develop a theme in "Look Homeward, Angel" by developing the small-town gossip theme through setting details.