5.2.7 - Deconstruction (Post-structuralism)
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What is Deconstruction?
💡 Hint: Think about how language impacts meaning.
Define binary opposition.
💡 Hint: Consider pairs like 'light/dark' or 'good/evil'.
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Which philosopher is most associated with Deconstruction?
💡 Hint: Think about the key figures in post-structuralism.
True or False? Deconstruction accepts the idea of fixed meanings in texts.
💡 Hint: Consider what Deconstruction aims to reveal about texts.
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Choose a literary work and identify three examples of binary oppositions. Discuss their significance within the context of the narrative.
💡 Hint: Think about how these oppositions interact within the story.
Use a specific passage from a literary work to illustrate how deconstruction reveals complexities in meaning. Analyze how power dynamics are evident.
💡 Hint: Look for language choices that privilege certain interpretations.
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