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

  1. 1How does the subversion of a traditional hero archetype reflect changing societal values?
  2. 2What role does the foil play in highlighting the protagonist's internal flaws?
  3. 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

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