"I'm not saying that there's nothing new in literature: I'm saying that everything is new, and yet recognizably the same kind of thing as the old..." (p. 23)
Northrop Frye uses this quote to further explain how two books may have completely different story lines, such as Huckleberry Finn and Moby Dick, but remain similar through the characters, their adventures, and their tragedies. This supports Frye's opinion that literature is very repetitive and rhythmic. (p. 26) I strongly agree with Frye's outlook because many classic novels of different genres share the same concepts whether it be fantasy, mystery, romance, or others. They all follow the same basic structure: an introduction to the main characters, the teaching of life lessons and important morals, and a happy ending or tragic conclusion. The idea that all books generally share a common format, while each creating a unique story of different characters and settings, further reinforces Frye's earlier assertion that literature is constant and maintains its value indefinitely.
I agree with this post, Frye refers to the Bible and myths having the same themes that literature still follows today. So therefore this adds on to Frye's comment about literature not moving forward, it is simply explanding the common factors that all literature relates too.
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