4.4 - Approaches to Literary Interpretation
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Define Formalism in literary criticism.
💡 Hint: Think about the focus on text itself.
What does Reader-Response Theory focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the reader.
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What does Formalism focus on?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about the features of the text.
Reader-Response Theory emphasizes the reader's role in interpretation.
💡 Hint: Think about who shapes the meaning.
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Evaluate a text using both Reader-Response theory and Formalism. Discuss how the outcomes differ.
💡 Hint: Think about the text's qualities versus the reader's impact.
Analyze how a historical context changes the understanding of a well-known literary work.
💡 Hint: Look at the societal background influencing the story.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Introduction to Literary Theory
- Formalism and New Criticism Overview
- Reader-Response Theory Explained
- A Quick Guide to Feminist Literary Criticism
- Explaining Historical and Biographical Criticism
- What is Postcolonial Literature?
- Understanding Marxist Literary Criticism
- Psychoanalytic Criticism in Literature
- An Overview of Literary Criticism
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor