Narrative Truths and Literary Craft · Narrative Reading
Character Archetypes and Subversion
Examining traditional character roles and how modern authors subvert expectations to create complexity.
Key Questions
- 1How does the subversion of a traditional hero archetype reflect changing societal values?
- 2What role does the foil play in highlighting the protagonist's internal flaws?
- 3How do authors use minor characters to provide social commentary on the main plot?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading and Literature Studies - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Narrative Truths and Literary Craft
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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