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Threaded Discussion #2 : Applying Literary Approaches
After you have read and viewed the materials in this module that introduces literary theory (aka literary criticism, lens, or approaches)*, please consider the below questions and share your response to one question with your classmates. Check back and post a response to your two of you classmates’ posting by the deadline.
*(feminist theory, gender theory, Marxist theory, critical race theory psychological theory, psychoanalytic theory, etc…)
Please offer concrete examples either from our assigned readings or other texts with which your classmates might be familiar.
- What do you personally think is important to keep in mind when reading literature?
- How does literature reflect society and cultural values?
- Is there a single “correct” interpretation of a book’s themes or meaning?
Threaded Discussion #2 : Applying Literary Approaches Answer
When reading a literature, it is vital for the reader to keep in mind the writer’s background, location, as well as the era when the specific literature was written. These information, in my perspective, are crucial as it enable to reader to draw insights about the text. At the same time, it allows the reader to spot similarities and differences with the writers’ background with that of the narrative. The characters and settings are also important factors to keep in mind. These elements provide insights on the theme and message that the author is trying to communicate.