English W2 - Literary Criticism

Question 1

It is the comparison, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of works of literature, It is essentially an opinion supported by evidence, relating to the theme, style, setting, or historical or political context.

Answer 1

Literary Criticism

Question 2

It is interpreting and analyzing a literary piece that focuses on contrasting ideas and show how they relate to the whole structure, a piece is open to interpretation. The text is based on the reader’s understanding, which may involve personal belief, environment, behavior, or moral perception.

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Structuralism Approach

Question 3

focuses on symbolism, figurative language, and structure

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Structuralism Approach

Question 4

Father of structuralism

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Ferdinand De Saussure

Question 5

Russian formalist and structuralist

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Roman Jakobson

Question 6

The larger purpose of literature is to teach the morality and to probe philosophical issues for it is concerned with content and values.

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Moralism Approach

Question 7

The concern is not only to discover meaning but also to determine whether works of literature are both true and significant.

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Moralism Approach

Question 8

based on socialist and dialectic theories and reflections of the social institutions

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Marxism Approach

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focuses on how literary works are products of the economic and ideological determinants specific to that era

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Marxism Approach

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Critics examine the relationship of a literary product to the actual economic and social reality of its time and place.

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Marxism Approach

Question 11

Proponent of Marxism

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Karl Marx

Question 12

upper class

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Bourgeoise

Question 13

wage earners, lower class

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Proletariat