The document defines the novel and discusses its key elements. It begins by exploring the origins of the term novel and how it has been defined by various scholars. Some of the essential elements or features of the novel that are discussed include theme, plot, characters, setting, and narrative technique/point of view. An example of the classic novel "Silas Marner" by George Eliot is provided to illustrate these concepts. Finally, some common types of novels are identified such as social novels, historical novels, regional novels, and picaresque novels.

1. Novel
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2.  The term novel has been derived from Italian word
novella.
 Novella means a ‘short tale in prose’
 In Greek and Latin the term used for novel is
'roman's or 'romances'.
 Such romances were written in second and third
century
Origin of the term
Novel

3.  1)E. M. Foster :- Novel is the fictitious narrative in
prose certain length .
 2)W.M.Tilyard :- Novel is the fiction in prose at least
20,000 words.
 3)Walter Allen :- Novel is the working model of life
Definitions

4.  1)Novel is fictitious or imaginary piece of writing.
 2)A novel presents a comprehensive picture of the
life and society. In other words a novel is a mirror of
life and society.
 3)A novel narrates the story in prose.
 4)A novel reflects the novelist's understanding of
human psychology
Features of the Novel

5.  1) Theme
 2) plot
 3) Character
 4) Setting
 5) Narrative Technical / Point of View
Aspects of Novel/Elements
of the Novel

6.  The word "Theme " basically means 'abstract
doctrine ' .
 Theme is something which is not explicit .
 In simple words Theme means the subject of literary
work. Theme answer the common question
'what is the novel about' ?
Theme

7.  E. M. Foster makes difference between 'story 'and
'plot' .
 Story is "a sequence of events arranged in time ".
 Plot is "a sequence or chain of events which are
causally linked with one another.
Plot

8.  Characters are person or people in a novel/drama .
Characters are the agent of action or events.
 According to E. M. Foster there are two types of
characters - 'Round Character' and 'Flat Character '.
 Round character is dynamic and complex. It
represents various qualities.
 Flat character is a static character. It stand for one
quality
Characters

9.  Setting is the social, cultural, political and religious
background in which characters are portrayed.
 The word setting also means the time and place of actions
or events.
 The setting (time or place) of events may be real or
imaginary.
 The setting is the natural or manmade.
 Natural setting is mountain, river, forest, desert, sea,
ocean, the moon or the sky.
 The manmade setting is the building, house, office, street
or rode etc. The setting adds to the effect of presentation
of events and character
Setting

10.  Narrative technique is the way or manner of telling
story or the manner of depicting the events.
 There are three different ways of narrating the story
or events.
 They are the three types of point of view...
 1) First Person Narrative :-
 2) Second Person Narrative :-
 3) Third Person Narrative :-
Narrative Technique/Point
of View

11.  “Silas Marner" by George Eliot.
 The protagonist in this novel is Silas Marner, a
weaver. He is a fictitious character.
 The novel narrates his story in prose.
 The plot of this novel consist of 21 chapters and
final chapter of conclusion.
 The novel presents the picture of rural life and
society in two places - Lantern Yard and Raveloe.
 The novel reflects all the essential features of novel.
This is one of the great and popular novels in English.
Example of Novel

12.  1) Social Novel : about social issues
 2) Historical Novel : about history
 3) Regional Novel :about a region
 4) Picaresque Novel: about an anti-hero
Types of Novel