Your text describes a type of narrative found in many cultures in which a peasant father and his son, while traveling with their beast of burden, meet a number of people who criticize them. What is the motif?

a. The "motif" refers to the psychological motives of the characters in a story, in this case, the desire of the son todo better than his father

b. The "motif" is meant to be the historical background to the story, in this case, the history of exploitation of thepeasantry.
c. The "motif" refers to the story situation, in this case, a father and son trying to please everyone.
d. The "motif" is meant to be the physical environment in which the story occurs, in this case, the yam gardens ofGhana.
e. The "motif" refers to the economic background, in this case, feudalism.


c

Anthropology & Archaeology

You might also like to view...

Cultures are integrated, patterned systems in which a change in one part often leads to changes in other parts.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anthropology & Archaeology

What previous notion made scientists doubtful of the Taung child’s importance?

A) At the time, hominins were believed to be big and robust. B) There was no interest in the study of a hominin child. C) Scientists believed that hominins were extinct long before 3 million years ago. D) Scientists expected hominins to have emerged in Asia.

Anthropology & Archaeology

What did Darwin believe to be the primary purpose of horns and vibrant plumage for male members of a species?

a. to draw attention to males and away from females for defense b. to serve for group defense purposes c. to distract females from male dominance d. to aid in the competition for a mate

Anthropology & Archaeology

The teeth and skulls of the South African australopiths suggest that they had a vegetarian diet

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anthropology & Archaeology