6.3.1.2 - Unconscious Intentions
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What does authorial intent refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what an author wants to express in their work.
Define unconscious intentions in literature.
💡 Hint: Consider what influences a writer might not consciously identify.
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What is authorial intent?
💡 Hint: Think about the central idea an author wants to communicate.
True or False: Unconscious intentions are always known to the author.
💡 Hint: Consider what influences an author might not recognize.
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Analyze a text of your choice and identify at least two unconscious intentions that may not align with the author's stated purpose. Discuss how these affect the text's interpretation.
💡 Hint: Consider how the context and societal norms during the author's time might have influenced these unconscious intentions.
Choose a literary work that is rich in irony. How does the author's use of irony contribute to the overall message of the text? Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Identify key moments where irony is utilized and analyze its effect on character development or themes.
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