1. CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE
…a new way to see it

2. FEMINIST APPROACH
While this approach isn’t going to make me go out and burn bras or join the Spice Girls’ Official Fan Club,
I will analyze how an author treats female characters in his/her literature.

3. FEMINST APPROACH
Argues that concepts of "gender" are largely, if not entirely, cultural constructs—the effect of masculine biases in our civilization.
Argues that the role of women is often neglected or minimized.
Focuses on misguided and prejudiced views toward women.

4. FEMINIST APPROACH
Feminist criticism examines:
Patterns of thought, behavior, and values in relationships
Power in relations between the sexes (physically and psychologically)

5. FEMINIST APPROACH Some questions to ask while using this approach:
How important are the female characters?
Are they credited with their own existence?
In their relationships with men, how are they treated?
Are they given equal status?
Are they ignored? Patronized? Demeaned? Pedestalized?
How much interest do male characters exhibit regarding women’s concerns?