What is true about stories from a cultures oral tradition?

they involve a person going on a long journey
they involve problems that are unresolved
They will be uninteresting to people from other cultures
They still use structures that will be familiar to modern readers

1 answer

The first and last statements are true about stories from a culture's oral tradition. Stories from oral traditions often involve a person going on a long journey, which may symbolize personal growth or transformation. They also tend to use narrative structures that are still familiar to modern readers, such as the hero's journey or the quest narrative.

The second statement is not necessarily true for all stories from oral traditions. While some stories may have unresolved problems or open-ended conclusions, others may have clear resolutions or moral lessons. It depends on the specific story and cultural context.

The third statement is false. Stories from oral traditions can be interesting and captivating to people from other cultures. They often offer unique perspectives, cultural insights, and universal themes that resonate with human experiences across different societies and time periods.