1. Structuralism

2. Key Points: Structuralism
A structuralist only maps what is there, without outside sources
Structuralism is all about the interpretation of the text and making connections within it
Pays attention to actual structure of the text, for example how certain words function within a sentence/paragraph
Language and Structures of work generate the meaning

3. How Structuralism Works
Start by looking for patterns/oppositions/repetition/etc involving the text’s characters, places, dialogue, or events and any other aspect of the literature
Uncover the implications of the patterns, and look for deeper meaning in them, for example relationships between the story’s characters or patterns in dialogue

4. Example
 In William Blake’s "Garden of Love“ he uses terms like “green,” “garden,” and “flowers” and these terms seem to imply “nature,” “Eden,” “growth,” and “life”

5. Works Cited
Henderson, Greig E., and Christopher Brown. “Glossary of Literary Theory.” University of Toronto English Library, 31 Mar Web. 17 Sept
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Laga, Barry. "Literary Theory: Structuralism."  N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Sept <