7 - Literary Criticism and Theory
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Practice Questions
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What does Feminist Literary Criticism focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about the societal structure often depicted in literature.
What is Marxist Literary Criticism concerned with?
💡 Hint: Reflect on economic influences in stories.
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What does Feminist Literary Criticism primarily analyze?
💡 Hint: Consider which theory focuses on women.
True or False: Marxist Literary Criticism ignores issues of class and power.
💡 Hint: Think about the themes it explores.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the role of Lady Macbeth in the context of early 20th-century feminism. How might her character be interpreted differently by a feminist critic?
💡 Hint: Think of the societal norms of her time.
Critically examine how Things Fall Apart illustrates themes of hybridity and colonial disruption. What symbols in the narrative reflect these themes?
💡 Hint: Look for references to both Igbo traditions and colonial presence.
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