Pygmalion
What is Pygmalion?
A play by George Bernard Shaw. (1912)
The Feminist lens primarily analyzes the experiences of who?
Women.
What two thinkers are often associated with the development of Marxist criticism?
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
What is the term for recurring character types, symbols, or themes found in literature, mythology, and folklore?
Archetype.
In BFGW, what was the name of Toula's father?
Gus.
Who is the sculptor in the story, known for carving a figure out of ivory?
Pygmalion.
What does the Feminist lens study when examining female characters in literature?
The Feminist lens studies how female characters are portrayed in literature.
How does a Marxist lens view the world?
A Marxist lens views the world through an economic and political lens, where the individual does not exist.
List 3 different character archetypes.
The Hero, The Trickster, The Wise Old Man, The Innocent, The Villain, The Creator, The Orphan, The Lover, etc... There's a lot.
Describe 2 features of MLA Format.
Times New Roman 12 point Font. Double spaced. Last name and page number (header). Name, teacher name, class period, and date (upper left corner)
What made Pygmalion fall in love with his ivory creation?
The exquisite craftsmanship and lifelike appearance of the statue.
In the context of Feminist criticism, what ideology does it expose within literature?
It exposes the patriarchal ideology embedded in literature.
In the context of Marxist criticism, what happens to movements within societal classes?
Movements within societal classes are restricted.
This archetype represents the knowledgeable mentor who guides and supports the hero on their journey. Who is this character?
The Wise Old Man
Define marginalization.
Marginalization is a process by which certain individuals or groups are pushed to the fringes or margins of society, limiting their access to resources, opportunities, and participation in various aspects of life.
What archetype would Pygmalion fall into? Why?
The Creator... because he is a sculptor who creates a beautiful statue, Galatea, with whom he becomes deeply enamored and wishes for her to come to life
When discussing male domination (patriarchy), what social factors are scrutinized in literature according to the Feminist lens?
Social factors scrutinized by Feminist criticism include gender roles, societal expectations, and power dynamics.
Name one key aspect of the social, cultural, and historical conditions that Marxist criticism emphasizes in understanding art.
Key aspects of the social, cultural, and historical conditions that Marxist criticism emphasizes include the economic and political climate of the time, class structures, and the prevailing ideology
What did Carl Jung's "collective unconscious" suggest?
That there is a part of the unconscious mind that is shared by all human beings. (Hive Mind)
Name one symbol within the poem "My Papa's Waltz".
Pots/pans, Buckle, Whisky, Waltz, Mother's Face, Dirt
Based on the Pygmalion myth, what assumptions can be made about Shaw's Pygmalion?
Up to the teacher :)
How does Feminist criticism examine the portrayal of female characters in literature?
By pointing out inherent marginalization and repeated stereotypes that exist, focusing on the critical analysis of gender roles and biases.
How do Marxist critics interpret the economic and political aspects of literary works?
Marxist critics interpret the economic and political aspects of literary works by analyzing how they reflect or challenge the power structures and class dynamics of their time.
What films/TV shows can you list that represent ANY of the archetype examples?
The teacher decides if the answer is correct or not :)
Say "TOY BOAT" 3x fast.
Ha ha.