In Cankar's 'Hlapec Jernej', what does the hero's search for justice mainly criticise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The injustice that poor people suffer under the law of the powerful
- Step 1: Jernej serves one master for decades and is then dismissed. Step 2. He looks for justice and does not find it. Answer: social injustice towards the poor. Why not the others: these are not the focus of the tale.
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