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English Literature Mcqs

What does Ben Jonson mean by a ‘Humorous Character’ ?

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What does Ben Jonson mean by a ‘Humorous Character’ ?

A. A character who is always cheerful and gay
B. A character who is by nature melancholy
C. A character whose temper is determined by the predominance of one out of the four fluids in the human body
D. An eccentric person

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A critic argues that in John Milton’s “Samson Agonistes,” the shearing of Samson’s locks is symbolic of his castration at the hands of Delilah. What kind of critical approach is this critic using ?

English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism /
A critic argues that in John Milton’s “Samson Agonistes,” the shearing of Samson’s locks is symbolic of his castration at the hands of Delilah. What kind of critical approach is this critic using ?

A. Mimetic approach
B. Formalist approach
C. Historical approach
D. Psychological approach

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism