In Czech language and literature, which satirical protagonist feigns idiocy while navigating the bureaucracy and battlefields of World War I in Austria-Hungary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Josef Švejk
- Step 1: Jaroslav Hašek's 'Osudy dobrého vojáka Švejka za světové války' created an internationally iconic anti-hero whose submissive literalism exposes the absurdity of militarism. Answer: Josef Švejk. Why not the others: Václav Kroutil, František Vodička and Marek jednoroční dobrovolník do not fit this literary work or grammatical concept.
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