1742English LiteratureMedium
Although Charles Johnson’s Oxherding Tales is based on his Buddhist beliefs, he meant the novel to be a reworking of an American genre, the slave narrative. In what way is the novel, despite its philosophical underpinnings, an exemplar of the slave narrative?
AIts emphasis on Christian ideals.
BIts didactic (teaching) tone of voice.
CIts character’s movement from slavery to freedom.
DThe novel’s sensationalist scenes of violence.
Correct answer
C. Its character’s movement from slavery to freedom.
Explanation
The correct answer is Its character’s movement from slavery to freedom..