Introduction
Literary comes from the _______ word "litterarius" meaning letters.
LATIN
The moralist approach evaluates literature by examining the ______ issues presented within a text.
ETHICAL or MORAL
The feminist approach focuses on ________ ________ in literature, paying attention to female points of view, concerns, and values.
FEMALE REPRESENTATION
__________ are restrictive because they often simplify or stereotype female characters, not allowing them the same depth or development as male characters.
ARCHETYPES
What archetype highlights women's loyalty?
LOYAL WIFE
Criticism comes from the Greek word “________” meaning able to discern.
KRITIKOS
Feminist criticism challenges:
1. Gender roles
2. Power dynamics
3. ______________
PATRIARCHY
This archetype is characterized by a woman who is self-sacrificing, nurturing, and protective, often putting the needs of others before her own.
NURTURING MOTHER
SONNET
In simple terms, what question does literary criticism aims to answer?
IS IT GOOD?
Gavroche has been casted to the streets from a young age. He has no means to support himself so he resorted to pick-pocketing.
What moral issue can we observe from his character based on this scenario?
POVERTY or HOMELESSNESS
________ THE ARCHETYPE BY __________ THE ARCHETYPE.
The writer asks why certain female roles appear repeatedly in literature and how they reflect societal views on women.
QUESTION, IDENTIFYING
This archetype often serves as a source of distraction or moral temptation, symbolizing desires or obstacles for the male protagonist.
SEDUCTRESS / TEMPTRESS
Who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream?
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Which approach to literary criticism relies heavily on factual information from the author's world?
HISTORICAL CRITICISM
Cosette, knowing that Valjean does his best to provide for and protect her, obediently follows Valjean's somewhat hasty decisions.
What value can we observe from Cosette's character?
GRATITUDE
RECLAIM __________ _________.
The writer highlights characters who break out of archetypal roles, showing female independence, agency, and complexity.
FEMALE AGENCY
This archetype symbolizes strength, resilience, and empowerment, challenging conventional gender norms.
WARRIOR WOMAN
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Which approach to literary criticism compares several similar or contrasting texts?
INTERTEXTUAL CRITICISM
Based on how the character of Bishop Myriel was written, what is Hugo's belief on forgiveness?
Forgiveness is essential to a person's personal growth.
What is the fundamental idea when doing a feminist critique?
THERE IS FEMALE MISREPRESENTATION IN LITERATURE.
This archetype is a seductive, mysterious, and often dangerous woman who uses her allure to manipulate or entrap others, especially men.
FEMME FATALE
Which 3 goddess competed for the golden apple with the inscription "to the fairest" during the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?
HERA, ATHENA, APHRODITE