Marxist Approach

Which of the following best describes the Marxist Approach in literary criticism?

• A. "Power of Struggle"

• B. "Power of Women"

• C. "Power of the Right over the Wrong"

• D. "Power of the Wrong over the Right"

The capitalist class who owns most of society's wealth and means of production.

• A. Proletariat

• B. Rich

• C. Bourgeoisie

• D. Poor

Which of the following is NOT true about Marxist approach?

• A. Power is important.

• B. Social class is important

• C. Nothing is important.

• D. Tension between the rich and the poor is focused in the story

Which of the following movies can Marxist approach be best applied?

 

• A. Harry Potter

• B. Iron Man

• C. The Hunger Games

• D. Twilight

Which of the following questions is used in critiquing literature using Marxist approach?

 

• A. is the author male or female?

• B. What literary devices are used in the text?

• C. How do characters overcome oppression?

• D. How does the text play out ethical principles?

To show how a social class affects a story is one purpose of Marxist criticism.

• True

• False

The struggle between the haves and the have-nots is the main concern of Marxism.

• True

• False

Marxist Theory focuses on the characteristic of the character.

• True

• False

Marx believed that all societies will “evolve” toward a classless society with a socialist government.

• True

• False

Marxist Critic keeps in mind issues of power and money.

• True

• False