Summary Hermeneutic Focus

Question 1

Speech acts

Answer 1

The words of a character or the book as a whole

Question 2

Dialogue, language, communication

Answer 2

On what level does it take place? With the help of what language/sign? Is there an obstruction? Is it direct or indirect?

Question 3

Dialogue, language, communication

Answer 3

Intention the words carry, or what impact they desire to make

Question 4

Dialogue, language, communication

Answer 4

The relationship between the narrator and the audience

Question 5

Dialogue, language, communication

Answer 5

The effect the text has on you, what emotions it arouses, what action it initiate

Question 6

Being and self

Answer 6

Being and self

Question 7

Being and self

Self reflection self defining

Answer 7

Monologues, diaries, letters

Question 8

Being and self

Identity shaping

Answer 8

Dialogues with others, through naming, through context, through construction/art

Question 9

Being and self

Answer 9

The relationship to the world, to others, to God

Question 10

Being and self

Answer 10

The relationship to the ultimate matters, like death

Question 11

Being and self

Answer 11

The question of authenticity

Question 12

Being and self

Answer 12

Narrative identity

Question 13

Time

Answer 13

Chronological vs. A chronological

Question 14

Time

Answer 14

Narrative time

Question 15

Time

Answer 15

The expressions relating to past, present, future

Question 16

Time

Answer 16

The role of tradition, heritage

Question 17

Time

Answer 17

The actual historical context of the text

Question 18

Speech acts in the text…command, a plea, a declaration

Answer 18

Command, a plea, a declaration