2ND QUARTER FLASHCARDS
Why do we use critical approaches to literature?
To guide us in interpreting and understanding the meaning and messages of literary works.
This approach focuses on the form of a literary text.
Formalist Criticism
In formalist criticism, when interpreting a text, the _________ surrounding the text are not considered.
contexts
Formalist Criticism explains the elements of a _____ _____ or _______.
short story or poetry
This approach considers the author’s background in interpreting the text.
Biographical Criticism
Biographical criticism believes that the writing of the text is heavily influenced by the author’s _____ _________.
life experiences
This approach centers on elements that are universally present across different cultures.
Mythological Criticism
It is a term used to describe universal symbols that evoke deep and sometimes unconscious responses in a reader.
Archetype
3 forms of archetypes
Situational, Symbolic, and Character
Historical criticism claims that a literary text can show us the _____ and _____ ______ of the time when it was created.
events and belief systems
Based on the theory of Sigmund Freud, this approach claims that literary texts can reveal how and what the author thinks.
Psychoanalytic Criticism
In Psychoanalytic Criticism, the critic must examine the _______ ________ of the characters.
ulterior motives
This approach takes a look at the values and beliefs that society upholds.
Sociological Criticism
2 types of Sociological Criticism
Marxist and Feminist Criticism
In Marxist criticism, it observes how ________, _______, and _______ influence the characters and/or plot of the story.
power, money, and politics
