Representation in World Literature

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What literary elements characterize African Literature, as mentioned in the text?

Inclusion of slave narratives and calls for independence (correct)

Predominance of science fiction themes

Focus on tragic events and despair

Excessive use of humor and satire

How does the text suggest African Literature transcends boundaries?

By surpassing geographical, genre, language, and era limitations (correct)

By avoiding any references to historical events

By limiting its scope to the 19th century

By only focusing on religious texts

What is the central theme of the poem 'Africa' by David Diop?

A comparison between Africa's past glory and current struggles (correct)

A critique of African literary traditions

The glorification of slavery in Africa

A celebration of Western progress and civilization

What is a characteristic of world literature's influence on one's worldview?

It limits one's worldview to Western classical writers' ideas Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest we should approach the 'world literature' category?

By maintaining a neutral stance free from bias Signup and view all the answers

According to David Damrosch, what does 'world literature' refer to?

A mode of circulation and reading. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching message conveyed in the text about expanding one's literary horizons?

'World literature' can enrich one's worldview beyond Western perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Why do many students, including Filipino students, often prefer Western Literature according to the text?

Due to the influence of economic giants on literary taste. Signup and view all the answers

What reasons might cause a literary text to cross borders according to the text?

Its adaptation into a film. Signup and view all the answers

How does David Damrosch define world literature in terms of 'mode of reading'?

A way of approaching individual as well as bodies of material for reading. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of preparation does the text suggest is necessary to read world literature outside one's comfort zone?

Understanding the political situations surrounding the text. Signup and view all the answers

Why are many nations that are not economic giants not represented in the roster of World literature?

'World literature' is shaped by the literary taste and preferences of Western formators. Signup and view all the answers

What was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's contribution to the concept of world literature?

He introduced the term 'world literature' in 1827. Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal contradiction present in the phrase 'world literature'?

It includes all literary works across time but is selective in what is representative. Signup and view all the answers

How is world literature best understood in today's context?

As a mode of circulation and reading rather than a canon of great works. Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about the claim that world literature contains all possible literary works?

It actually focuses on very few selected works deemed 'representative.' Signup and view all the answers

How does the text characterize the term 'world' in 'world literature'?

'World' represents a global perspective encompassing all literary works. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text argue that world literature can be seen as self-contradictory?

It claims to encompass all literary works but is biased towards specific selections. Signup and view all the answers