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Assertion A : Postmodern narratives focus on the indeterminate and unstable nature of textuality and subjectivity.
Reason R: Postmodern narrative acts regard narratives and characters as tentative representations of writing and identity.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A ls true but R is false
4. A is false but R s true
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(A): This statement is true. Postmodernism in literature emphasizes the idea that meanings and interpretations are not fixed but are instead fluid and open to multiple interpretations. This aligns with the characteristics of postmodern narratives, which often highlight the unstable and indeterminate nature of texts and characters.
(B): This statement is also true. In postmodern literature, narratives and characters are often seen as provisional and constantly in flux, reflecting the broader postmodern skepticism toward fixed identities and stable meanings. Characters and stories are viewed as constructs that can change and do not possess inherent, unchanging essences.
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