Which creative work would have reflected typical American themes in the mid-1800s? A. a painting showing a group of people studying together
B. A play on the importance of living
C. A film in which individual sacrifices herself for the good of the group
D. A novel in which the hero moves to the woods and learns from the experience.

When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s, why did it appeal to people of all classes? people could identify with the stories of everyday life. people were entertained by reading about the lives of nobles. people preferred stories that were thoughtful, not full of action. people were excited to read about great historical figures.