The influence of literary models on behavior was seen in the 18th century with the publication of _________.
A) The Sorrows of Young Werther
B) Swan Song
C) Death of the Knight
D) This Is Not the Answer

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The Sorrows of Young Werther, published in 1774 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, became a trendsetter and cultural phenomenon in Europe. This novel transformed literature and created a new wave of Romanticism, inspiring many young people to copy the protagonist's emotional and impulsive behavior, including suicide. The novel was so influential that it sparked a series of Werther Fever suicides across Europe, and the book was banned in several countries, including Italy and Denmark.

The Influence of Literary Models on Behavior Was Seen in the 18th