Practice Historical Context (7.3.1) - Unit 7: Literary Criticism and Theory
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Historical Context

Practice - Historical Context - 7.3.1

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Question 1 Easy

Define the Oedipus Complex.

💡 Hint: Think about familial relationships.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term 'unconscious' mean in Psychoanalytic criticism?

💡 Hint: Consider hidden thoughts and feelings.

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Question 1

What does the term 'unconscious' refer to in Psychoanalytic criticism?

Conscious thoughts
Hidden desires and memories
Dream analysis

💡 Hint: Think about what you might not be aware of.

Question 2

True or False: The Oedipus Complex is a freudian concept that describes a child's complex feelings towards their parents.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how family dynamics can affect desires.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically analyze the character of Hamlet using the Oedipus Complex. What motivations can be attributed to him based on Freud's theory?

💡 Hint: Examine Hamlet's relationships closely.

Challenge 2 Hard

Select a character from a different text and explore their motivations through the lens of psychoanalytic criticism. Include at least two key concepts.

💡 Hint: Link character actions with repressed desires.

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