Formalism
What is the Formalist theory?
A scientific analysis of the literary work; focusing on literary elements
What is feminism
The strive for social, economic, and political equality.
What is critical race theory
An analysis of discrimination and race in a predominantly white system
What is psychoanalysis
A delve into the minds of the characters, author, and reader
What is the name of the poem
Enlightenment
How many characters are present in this poem
4
Thomas Jefferson
The speaker
The father
Sally Hemings
The speaker
How does critical race theory apply to the speaker
she is a biracial woman that is oppressed by her father
Which part of the psyche aligns with the following:
- desires
- Societal norms
- Id
- Superego
What is the name of the author
Natasha Thretheway
Name two themes
Race and Discrepancy
How is the theme of feminism explored in this poem
The oppression of female characters
How does splitting up with her father impact the speaker
Brings tension between shared histories and individual experiences
what does this theory tell us about the author
That she may be dealing with problems and oppression, inflicted by someone who is in support of Jefferson's action
Name the two contradictory beliefs of Jefferson
- Does not want to own slaves
- had to die to societal norms
Name two literary devices that are present in this poem
Symbol and Metaphor/Similie
What is the name of the historical figure that Thomas Jefferson had an affair with
Sally Hemmings
What does critical race theory seek to accomplish
Advocacy for change
How does repression apply to this poem
Jefferson repressed the desire not to have slaves
Repressed the want to father the child
Finish the quote:
For when the light gets its way...The darkness dissipates
What city is this taken place in
Monticello
How does the speaker relate to the other oppressed woman in this poem
As a biracial woman, she feels as if she was also oppressed by a white man
give an example of intersectionality in this poem
objectified as a biracial woman
Superego: had to own slaves to meet societal expectations
Ego: Jefferson, who had to mediate between the twoExplain the triple entendre in the title