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Literary Criticism Approaches

Examination of texts through various analytical frameworks.

intermediate
3 hours
Literature
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Literary criticism approaches provide valuable frameworks for analyzing and interpreting literature. By employing various methods such as Formalism, Structuralism, and Marxist Criticism, readers can uncover deeper meanings and appreciate the complexities of texts. Each approach offers unique insight...

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Key Terms

Formalism
A literary approach focusing on the form and structure of a text.

Example: Analyzing rhyme schemes in poetry.

Structuralism
A method that examines the underlying structures in language and literature.

Example: Studying narrative structures in novels.

Post-structuralism
A critique of Structuralism that emphasizes the instability of meaning.

Example: Deconstructing a text to reveal multiple interpretations.

Marxist Criticism
An approach that analyzes literature through the lens of class struggle and power dynamics.

Example: Examining class representation in a novel.

Deconstruction
A critical approach that seeks to uncover assumptions and contradictions in texts.

Example: Analyzing a text's language to reveal hidden meanings.

Contextual Analysis
Examining a text within its historical, cultural, and social context.

Example: Studying a novel in relation to the time it was written.

Related Topics

Cultural Studies
Explores the relationship between culture and literature, analyzing how cultural contexts shape texts.
intermediate
Psychoanalytic Theory
Examines literature through psychological lenses, focusing on characters' motivations and unconscious desires.
advanced
Feminist Literary Theory
Analyzes literature from feminist perspectives, focusing on gender roles and representation.
intermediate

Key Concepts

FormalismStructuralismPost-structuralismMarxist Criticism