Revisited Literary Criticism
Types of Literary Criticism Psychoanalytic Feminist Marxist Formalism The New Historicism Author’s Desires Exposed State of Women in Society State of economics and class on society A works literary elements and merit Historical and cultural context
Your Literary Criticism Task! Pick a new story and new group Find 3-4 (one per group member) DIFFERENT articles of literary criticism Close read your article Mark the text using Metacognitive Markers Summarize the thesis and key points Present these elements to the class in a Panel Discussion
“Young Goodman Brown” Metacognitive Markers Today’s Challenge ! Important Detail * Interesting Detail ? Point of Confusion _______________ Focus element Focus for today—element of Psychoanalysis or New Historicism Read the psychoanalysis or New Historic reading of Hawthorn’s work Close Read the text using the MM’s Identify the thesis and key details of psychoanalysis
Panel Discussion Three-Four Experts Audience Share your article Be ready to answer specific questions about Your type of criticism Your focus story Listen carefully to the article discussions Prepare and ask questions to Clarify Probe Challenge
Homework Be Ready with your Close Reading Articles for Monday!