How can you identify the values portrayed in a story?
A. By reading old versions of the story
B. By reading description of old stories
C. By focusing on what the characters think say and do
D. By focusing on the setting of story
C. By focusing on what the characters think say and do
The values portrayed in a story are often reflected through the thoughts, dialogue, and actions of its characters. These aspects of a narrative reveal what is important to the characters, what moral dilemmas they face, and how they resolve conflicts. Observing the consequences of characters' actions, the rewards or punishments they receive, and the lessons they learn can also provide insight into the underlying values of a story.
While the setting of a story (option D) can influence its values by providing cultural and temporal context, it is not as direct a method for identifying values as examining the characters' behaviors and thoughts. Reading old versions of a story (option A) may provide context on how values have evolved over time, and reading descriptions of old stories (option B) can offer insights from analyses or summaries, but neither of these directly reflects the values within a specific story being examined.