2007-01-24 08:25:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
There is no one purpose of a novel. There is only the purpose of the author. Some common purposes of the author are...
- to entertain
- to teach a lesson
- to relay opinion
- to release emotion
2007-01-24 08:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by bezi_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which novel?
There are many reasons why a person picks up a pen and puts to paper a story. For some it is commentary on social or political matters, while others commit to keeping history alive, and others just to entertain. The purpose of the novel depends upon the writer ... and the reader.
If you are looking to write about a particular novel the following may be helpful:
2007-01-24 16:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by zombie_togo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The novel's purpose is the same as Fiction's purpose. To tell a story, do it in a provocative and new way, and to teach the reader something about life and human nature with themes.
The difference between a short story and a novel, as far as purpose is concerned, is to offer a greater deal of character and plot development, and offer the reader a more encapsulating experience.
The author is also able to accomplish a given plot with more characters and settings than a short story, if they so wish.
2007-01-24 16:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Your Favorite Writer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To provide employment for novelists.
2007-01-28 06:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by R.H. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To entertain?
2007-01-24 16:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋