5.1.4 - Contextual Relevance
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What is authorial context?
💡 Hint: Think about how the author's life might influence their writing.
Give an example of how historical context can affect literature.
💡 Hint: Consider major ideas from different historical periods.
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What is authorial context?
💡 Hint: Think about how the author's life might affect their writing.
True or False: Historical context does not influence the themes of a text.
💡 Hint: Consider how major historical events shape literature.
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Select a literary work and analyze how authorial and historical contexts intertwine to enhance its themes. Specific examples should illustrate your argument.
💡 Hint: Consider pivotal moments in history that relate to the work's themes.
Critique a well-known novel or play regarding its social context. How do characters reflect or challenge societal norms? Support your answer with textual references.
💡 Hint: Focus on key character actions that highlight social commentary.
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