Question

1. what factors are especially important to consider when you are analyzing world literature?

○ history and culture of the translator of the work
○ history and culture of the author’s place of origin
○ only what the story has in common with other works
○ only plot, characterization, and theme

Explanation:

When analyzing world literature, the history and culture of the author’s place of origin are crucial. This is because world literature often reflects the cultural, historical, and social contexts of the author's homeland, which shapes the themes, characters, and narrative. The translator's history/culture is less relevant to the original work's analysis. Focusing only on plot, character, theme, or commonalities with other works ignores the contextual depth provided by the author’s cultural and historical background.

Answer:

B. history and culture of the author’s place of origin