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Criticism: A Separate Peace

Literary Criticism Paradise Cycle Heroic Archetype Biblical Historical Biographical Character Symbol/Allusion Honors: -Marxist -Freudian -Feminism -Jungian Archetypes -New Historicism

Paradise Cycle Heroic Archetype Identify how the novel follows the Paradise Cycle 4 stages with examples and explanation of each Heroic Archetype Identify how the novel follows the Heroic Archetype 6 phases of Archetype with examples and explanation of each

Biblical Setting of Devon Characters Bible stories Values Rivers, Tree, etc. Characters Bible stories Values Sin, Forgiveness, Jealousy, Friendship

Historical Events of history similar to book Did boys in novel mirror boys in WWII Did actions in book mirror actual events Did war affect real boys like boys in novel

Biographical How does the novel compare to the author’s real life? Childhood and upbringing Schooling Friends Events in novel Requires research into author’s life

Character Character analysis How does the author use the characters to promote his theme Static/Dynamic Foil Do characters represent different aspects of the time? Viewpoints? Society? Etc.

Symbolism/Allusions How does the author use symbols/allusions in the novel? To develop theme To comment on society To comment on human nature To develop characterization Etc.

Marxist Class struggle Feelings associated with have/have-nots Who has wealth, who does not Actions in response to money What is required of people with money and people who do not have it

Id = Unconscious, primitive desires to satisfy basic needs Superego = Socially acceptable morals, taught values Ego = Aware (conscious); Mediator between two

Feminism Lack of women Function of women mentioned Description of women Purpose served in story/society

New Historicism How does events of novel mirror today’s events Was the author biased in his representation of the war How might we interpret this novel with today’s viewpoints

Jungian Character Archetypes Trickster Wise old man Shadow Anima and Animus Etc.