How do Shem the Penman and Shaun the Post differ ?
Correct answer: D. while Shem is an artistic outsider, Shaun is a dull conformistLiterary Classics
- A. while Shem is a conformist, Shaun is a talented artist
- B. while Shem would rather be a priest, Shaun is happy at his work
- C. while Shem is a postman, Shaun is a artist and writer
- D. while Shem is an artistic outsider, Shaun is a dull conformistLiterary Classics
Explanation
Shem the Penman represents the rebellious, imaginative artist, while Shaun the Post is associated with social conformity and practical respectability. Their opposition dramatises the conflict between artistic outsider and conventional citizen.
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