Although Charles Johnson's Oxherding Tales is based on his Buddhist beliefs, he meant the novel to be a reworking of an American genre, the slave narrative. In what way is the novel, despite its philosophical underpinnings, an exemplar of the slave narrative ?
Correct answer: A. Its character's movement from slavery to freedom.
- A. Its character's movement from slavery to freedom.
- B. Its emphasis on Christian ideals.
- C. The novel's sensationalist scenes of violence.
- D. Its didactic (teaching) tone of voice.Explore Top Audiobooks
Explanation
Like a slave narrative, Oxherding Tale follows a enslaved character's movement toward freedom, although Johnson reshapes that journey through Buddhist philosophy and spiritual self-discovery. Its central liberation pattern therefore links it to the slave-narrative tradition.
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