Critical Theory Approaches to Understanding Literature

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Critical Theory Approaches to Understanding Literature Literary Analysis Critical Theory Approaches to Understanding Literature

Textual Analysis LITERARY TERMS: Visual Traits Syntax Sentence Variety Diction Sound Devices Imagery Figures of Speech Literary Devices Structure Point of View Tone

Archetypal Man vs. Fate Archetypes – character, tradition, event, image, location The Stages of the Hero’s Journey Innocence Initiation Chaos Resolution Myths, dreams, symbols, figures, ritualized behavior

Sociological (Historical, Marxist, Feminist) Man vs. Man External Conflicts / Power Struggles Power Groups / Structures Class Status Economics Race / Ethnicity Gender

Psychoanalytical Man vs. Self Interior Mental States Internal Conflicts / Power Struggles Id Ego Super-ego Neurosis Psychoses

Deconstruction Artist’s intent beyond the work Looking at motive Suggests agenda Author’s purpose / context Meaning of the work outside of itself