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Question
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
What does a novel do?
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Solution
A novel reflects human condition in terms of a narrative involving character or characters.
It basically tells a story that entertains us and even gives us messages. A novel may be realistic based on real life incidents or fictitious.
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