According to Eric Havelock the origin of the pageantry and the theatrics of storytelling, including singing, dancing and costume making shows
A) how right-brained people in pre-state societies were
B) how prestate people were less alienated from their creativity
C) tribal people's attempt to provide a vivid experience to help transmit culture
D) how tribal people were more superstitious about spirituality
E) none of the above

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According to Eric Havelock, the origin of pageantry and theatrics of storytelling was due to tribal people's attempt to provide a vivid experience to help transmit culture. They used singing, dancing and costume making shows to make the culture more memorable and engaging. It was a form of education and transmission of cultural values. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B and D are not related to Havelock's theory on the origin of pageantry and theatrics of storytelling.

According to Eric Havelock the Origin of the Pageantry and the Theatrics