Question

which of the following examples best illustrates a modern literary work drawing on an event pattern from a work of a significantly different time period? a a science - fiction novel that includes an artificial intelligence character designed to be a loyal, selfless companion, a character type similar to the sidekick in 1950s pulp fiction. b a contemporary play that features a protagonist’s internal conflict over whether to tell the truth, a common theme in 19th - century realism. c suzanne collins’ the hunger games, which depicts a powerful state demanding an annual sacrifice of children to an arena, a pattern that echoes the mythology of theseus. d a novel that is written entirely in the first - person perspective, a stylistic choice popularized by 20th - century novelists like j.d. salinger.

Explanation:

Answer:

A. A science - fiction novel that includes an artificial intelligence character designed to be a loyal, selfless companion, a character type similar to the sidekick in Homer Collins' The Hunger Games, which depicts a powerful state demanding an annual sacrifice of children to an arena, a pattern that echoes the ancient Greek mythology of Theseus.