Practice Historical Context (7.1.1) - Unit 7: Literary Criticism and Theory
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Historical Context

Practice - Historical Context - 7.1.1

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Question 1 Easy

What is feminist literary criticism?

💡 Hint: Think about the representation of genders.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key figure in feminist literary criticism.

💡 Hint: Think of a famous feminist writer.

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Question 1

What does feminist literary criticism primarily focus on?

Men’s experiences
Women’s representation
Historical narratives

💡 Hint: Remember the key focus of feminist theory.

Question 2

True or False: Feminist literary criticism seeks to reclaim male voices in literature.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who is being marginalized.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically compare the representations of female characters in a Victorian novel such as Jane Eyre and a contemporary novel. What insights can you draw about changes in gender representation?

💡 Hint: Consider changes in societal norms and expectations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how feminist literary criticism could change the reading of a text, using Shakespeare's Macbeth as an example. What new meanings emerge?

💡 Hint: Focus on the implications of characters' ambitions in light of gender.

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