In Lithuanian literature and language, how are the peasant characters (būrai) morally divided in Donelaitis's epic poem 'Metai'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Between the virtuous hardworking 'viežlybieji' and the lazy dissolute 'nenaudėliai'
- Step 1: Donelaitis contrasts the pious, industrious 'viežlybieji' (such as Pričkus and Selmas) with the drunken, deceitful 'nenaudėliai' (such as Slunkius and Pelėda). Answer: Between the virtuous hardworking 'viežlybieji' and the lazy dissolute 'nenaudėliai'. Why not the others: The moral dichotomy is ethical character among serfs, not social estates or religious schisms.
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