What is the meaning of "take on" in the following context:

[Mad-ox]

hi,


( Refering to a novel of Faulkner ) With its biblical and epic allusions, however, it also takes on the qualities of a mythological tale.

If it is possible, please, also give me, for a better understanding, a synonym.

Many thanks,

Madox

 

[susiedqq]

In that sentence, it means "deals with" or "is concerned with"

 

[susiedqq]

Sorry - my previous post is not correct . . .


With its biblical and epic allusions, however, it also assumes the qualities of a mythological tale.

"becomes like"