According to Dr. Frances Pritchett's version of Shamsur Rahman Faruqi's "The Historical Novel and the Historical Narrative", which of the following offers the best definition of a "history" ?
Correct answer: B. A narrative that does not analyze characters on a situation-by-situation basis
- A. A narrative based entirely on verifiable facts
- B. A narrative that does not analyze characters on a situation-by-situation basis
- C. A narrative without characters
- D. A narrative that takes place in the past.
Explanation
In this distinction, history presents a narrative of past events without examining characters through the detailed situations and psychological development typical of a historical novel. Thus, option b identifies the difference in method rather than merely stating that the events are old.
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