NAME: MAELYN S.

GELILANG DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023

SUBJECT: LIT. CRIT. (MWF 5-6) YR/SECTION: BSED 3 ENGLISH

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the purpose of literary criticism?

 Every aspect of our lives has what we call "purpose," which provides us
with stability and a feeling of direction. The objective of literary criticism is
very straightforward. We criticize literary works in order to determine
whether or not they are worth reading. Furthermore, to understand its
weaknesses and strengths, and to appreciate its value. However, in most
circumstances, we criticize literary work in order to improve our own
knowledge of the piece.

2. Why is literary criticism important?

 As far as I know, we don't study literary criticism for fun, but there is
something significant in doing so. In my opinion, the importance of literary
criticism is to help us strengthen our critical thinking skills and knowledge
of difficult-to-understand literature. Also, to practice valuing anything,
particularly a literary piece, and to generate judgments about it. We
students can gain a better comprehension of things we haven't studied
before by undertaking literary criticism. It will show us that not all critiques
are unpleasant, but can be used to inspire us to alter it.

3. What are the types of literary theories?

 Since I am not familiar how many literary theories are there to be exact, I
explore Google and the worksheet. But first, when we say literary theory it
is the body of the ideas and methods we use in the practical reading of
literature. In literary theories, I will mention, define, and give an example of
them below:

1. Formalism – A literary theory primarily concerned with the structural

functions of a certain text. It is the examination of a text without regard
for other influences. Example. “Build a Fire” by Jack London

2. Moralistic- more or less connected claims arranged to decide what a

morally good or correct action or stance is, and what makes it either
right or good. Example : “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-
Exupéry

3. Psychological- the method in which the work of a particular writer is

studied via a psychological lens. This method examines the author of
 the work or a character in his work from a psychological standpoint.
Example: “Requiem for a Dream” by Hubert Selby Jr.

4. Marxist- objection to an economic system built on injustice and the

detachment and abuse of the majority (through the wage labor
system), a system whose goal is to maximize profits for some while
ignoring the needs of everyone. Example: “Where Are You Going,
Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates

5. Feminist- asserts that women should have equal rights to men.

Feminist theory is difficult to classify as a small branch of political
thought. Example: “Men Explain Things to Me” by Rebecca Solnit.

6. Reader-response- In contrast to other schools and theories that

emphasize on the author or the subject and structure of the work, this
school of literary theory focuses on the reader and their experience of
a literary work. Example: “Paradise Lost” by John Milton

7. Deconstruction- All text has an undeniable meaning, according to this

theory. Example: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky.

8. Cultural studies/New Historicism- Analyzing and evaluating a

society's conventions, beliefs, and practices is an intellectual activity.
Example: The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare

9. Ecocriticism- In literature, examines the relationship between humans

and the natural environment. Example: “I Wandered lonely as a Cloud”
by William Wordsworth.