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1 CONSIDERING CONNECTIONS History and Literature

2 Literary Elements Impacted by History Setting Authorial Intention (and Reader Interpretation) Allusion Archetypes

3 Setting Within dystopian literature we often can’t research the setting of the piece – as the setting is futuristic. Though knowledge of the author’s history can clarify other issues of interpretation. Setting and its impacts: CHARACTERIZATION IMAGERY THEME – ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE Example: Sinclair Ross’ story “The Lamp at Noon”

4 Authorial Intention There is a debate amongst literary critics regarding the role of the author’s intentions in reader interpretation. It becomes a matter of whether or not we should care. Take a look at the poem you have been given – based on the evidence in the text of the poem, what is the theme? Setting? Imagery?

5 Allusion What is an allusion? Types of allusions: Historical Biblical Literary Mythic How does knowing history impact your ability to work with allusions?

6 Archetypes Jungian archetypes Character: The hero, the outcast, the star-crossed lovers, the shrew or siren, the scapegoat Situations/Symbols: the task, the quest, water, loss of innocence, the gift. Societal archetypes Jock, Nerd, Slacker, etc. Less universal – these shift and change Consider the impact of Disney in your understanding of archetypes. What are the universal stories? Feast and famine Love Quest

7 Final Thoughts on History and Literature Is one subordinate to the other? OR Does history create literature and, in turn, literature create history?

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