New Criticism Was a formalist movement in literary theory that dominated literary criticism in the middle decades of the 20th century. ... We should put our prior knowledge aside and the focus should be on close analysis of text. ... They deal with the study of literature as literariness. ... There is nothing in a literary work that can be seen and studied in isolation. ... Whereas post-structuralism applies linguistic insights to literary texts. ...

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The hypothesis is tested through the analysis of a research result. The result of the analysis is then used to build or construct a theory. ... Functions of Linguistic and Literary Research Linguistic and literary research exists to achieve the following 1. ... To assist in deductive and inductive process of data collection, analysis and interpretation 3. ... Improvement of knowledge: The present knowledge in linguistic and literary studies is very far removed from what it used to be in the past. ...

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Bringing together the works of Said, Loti, and many other important literary sources, I will look critically at the historical interaction between the West and ˜The Rest' and analyze key subtopics including but not limited to; geopolitical issues, bi-orientalism, how the views of the Orient have changed throughout time, multifaceted issues within The Orient, and why the West is so interested in The Orient. ... Educationally, the domination has been so complete for such an amount of time that Said goes as far as to say that even supposed outwardly objective Western texts and liter...

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This difference is important for the analysis of the life after death in different religions. ... This topic can be found in many forms of literature, one key example is the literary work written by Dante Alighieri named "Inferno ", which is translated from Italian as "hell"." ... This literary work provides the great number of details for thinking on the part of people reading it. ... Thus, the paradise was also presented in literary works, and people might associate their thoughts with current descriptions and ideas. ... The sculptor liked this literary work greatly, and this fact helped h...

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The critics, like the writers, were monolithic thinkers, some critics considered the literature a "disservice" to African American interests, some praised the freedom of expression and experimentation of the writers; and others called on the conjoining of the literature with political, social, and literary agendas. Alain Locke still remains among the finest examples of literary and cultural criticism. ... Section III: Selective Criticism Literary criticism on The New Negro there is limited, while the novel is experiencing resurgence due in part to the several republishing. Most l...

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The critics, like the writers, were monolithic thinkers, some critics considered the literature a "disservice" to African American interests, some praised the freedom of expression and experimentation of the writers; and others called on the conjoining of the literature with political, social, and literary agendas. Alain Locke still remains among the finest examples of literary and cultural criticism. ... Section III: Selective Criticism Literary criticism on The New Negro there is limited, while the novel is experiencing resurgence due in part to the several republishing. Most l...

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The variety of passionately displayed themes, interactions, and events presented in The Bluest Eye provide an understanding of Toni Morrison's inner thoughts and beliefs which were highly impacted by her various life experiences. Throughout her writing, Morrison continuously focuses on her readers being emotionally connected to the story, as she believes that it reminds the reader about their heritage and most importantly, place in society. She does an excellent job of pairing the challenges her family has faced being African Americans growing up during the Great Depression with essential...

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Through an analysis of the concept of fear, and the examination into the depth of the use of literary elements that are employed in the two works, the question regarding the development of readers' fear in the horror and thriller genres is explored. After a brief summary of the two novel, the research question is explored through the analysis of different literary elements, how the author employ each literary elements to achieve the development of fear and how they influence the readers' fear. The four different literary elements discussed are: Character Development, Novels' st...

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Ernest Hemingway uses a literary style called the "Iceberg Theory" to convey only the information that he feels is pertinent, and leaves the rest to the reader to determine. ... Both of the literary works' hidden meanings also have many alternate hidden meanings that can change depending on the perspective from which the stories are read (Straus 652; Sokel 204). ... This is particularly the case in Hemingway's short story because of his creation of the literary style called, "The Iceberg Theory". ... The conscious literary choice to use the iceberg principle in &q...

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In each of these two literary pieces, Frost and Welty each present a persevering individual who arrives at the end of their life's journey, with much to show for their life choices. The theme of perseverance is strengthened and established through a comparative analysis of these two pieces. ... In analyzing these two works, there is the initial most obvious difference, which is the choice of literary form. ... Welty's use of third person limited omniscient presents just as much support to the theme of purpose and perseverance along life's journey, in the development of her lite...

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It is therefore apt that a gender analysis of him be undertaken. ... In light of this, this critique shall use the Feminist Literary Theory. ... The critique hopes to be faithful to the principle of Feminist Literary Criticism in that it will be "an academic approach to the study of literature which applies feminist thought to the analysis of literary texts and the contexts of their production and reception" (Goodman xi). ... This is very characteristic of a literary stereotype which shall be labelled the Feminine Female. ...

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Analysis of Fight Club, a novel by Chuck Palahniuk & film directed by David Fincher The novel Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk was published in 1996, and released as a motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in 1999. ...

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Consequently, we found it interesting to analyze the story literarily and support our discussion with evidences from the context and the critical opinions about Carver and his works. ... After controlling his drinking problem in the late 1970s, he taught for several years at the University of Texas at El Paso and at Syracuse University, and in 1983 he won a literary award whose generous annual stipend freed him to again focus on his writing full-time (Encyclopedia Britannica). ...

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First, The Survey Graphic, a magazine of social analysis and criticism, produced a Harlem issue in March 1925. The Harlem issue featured work by black writers and artists, which was edited by black philosopher and literary scholar Alain Locke (Collier, 1985). ... Finally, in the autumn of 1926, a group of young Black writers produced their own literary magazine, Fire!! ... A new generation of young writers and artists, including Wallace Thurman, Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes took ownership of the literary Renaissance (Collier, 1985). ...

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However, a careful analysis of the thematic and theological differences between the two texts provides evidence that Enoch is not, in fact, the foundational text of the Revelation to St. ... In this paper, a review of the literature regarding Enoch's influence on Revelation will be followed by an analysis of the similarities and differences in the symbols and themes of Enoch and the Revelation of St. ... David Frankfurter, in his article entitled "Early Christian Apocalypticism5" agrees with the Gruenwald analysis that Revelation does not rely very heavily on Enoch for it's...

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Not all adaptations fare as well; in fact, critics literary and popular, often resort to the following complain: "it wasn't like that in the book". ... In the analysis section, the perception aspects will be analyzed and compared within film and novel framework. ... Over half of all commercial films have come from literary originals. ...

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Analysis Burying the body of a relative with proper rites was a recurring theme in classical literature (such as in Sophocles' play  Antigone), so it was not surprising that Ovid would make it part of the story of Seys and Alcyone. ... Nevertheless, in a common literary reversal, the narrator endeavors to tell the reader anyway. ...

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Consider this striking description: "Generally speaking, feminists involved in the creation or analysis of theatre usually wish to enact, embody or inspire some kind of political, personal or cultural change via the public platform of theatre"[Sim15]. ... " The 'female' phase referred to above, concerns feminist criticism of literary works, in which there are said to be two main waves: a first and a second. ...

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What is literary study? ... On the other hand, literary study is knowledge about literature itself. ... But these efforts only make literature and literary study come to a very complicated relation. ... But this effort replaced the pure literary criteria. ... Traditional literary works fulfill this nature. ...

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With a combination of ABA (applied behavior analysis), parent training, and public school education the outcome can be very rewarding. After researching and reading many literary reviews the following paper explores the background history of autism, an in-depth look at characteristics a child displays as an infant, and how applied behavior analysis is used to treat children at a very young age. ... However, a critical analysis of the approach is necessary to determine the real potential of ABA. ... The founder of experimental analysis of behavior, B.F. ... ABA is a very systematic proce...

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Each has a different literary effect on the audience, and heavily influences their portrayal of vampirism, in way of the old' and new' styles. ... In such an analysis, Dracula and The Vampire Lestat have shown contrasting presentations of vampirism in terms of the old' style being replaced with that of the new' style. ...

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Stavans describes the work, "The entire volume is a gathering of memories, a literary attempt to make sense of the past (Stavans "Daughters" 9)." ... Since Alvarez brought the metaphor of language forth so boldly with her novel, it is necessary and appropriate to carefully analysis how her words portray her true self. ... "A second leitmotif also colors the plot - her indomitable need to describe, in literary terms, her feelings and immediate milieu (Stavans "Daughters 8)." ... The irony almost reaching humorous, that it is the unmistakable definition of literary racism. ...

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The literary lenses I will use to demonstrate Morrison's intent will be based on Canadian literary critic Northrop Frye's various literary theories. ... Pecola Breedlove is a young black girl who is the hero in this analysis. ...

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This was the first of several literary works that were said to contain proper doctrine of the beliefs and views of the Mormon religion. ... In 1851 the Mormon Church published another major literary work entitled the "Pearl Of Great Price"; it contained the Books of Moses and Abraham as translated by Joseph Smith. ... The life of the biblical figure, Cain, is a very important aspect of the literary work. ... The Pearl of Great Price was also used as a major literary device in maintaining ideas of African inferiority. ...

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The aims of the course are: To introduce you to a range of major authors and works of the period To introduce you to key themes, issues and problems To develop a broad historical understanding prose production at this time To develop literary critical skills of contextualization, close analysis, and argumentation To further develop your research skills and to prepare you for the research paper By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate: An ability to relate literary texts to relevant historical, social and cultural contexts An ability to identify central themes in the p...

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