Critical Lenses Review

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What is a critical lens?

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A specific perspective through which a reader can 'view' a text, tied to a focus on thematic or literary elements.

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What does Feminist Criticism focus on?

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The ways in which literature reinforces or undermines the economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women.

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What is Biographical Criticism?

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A critical lens that focuses on the personal life, experiences, or beliefs of the author who wrote the text.

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What does a Historical Critical Lens examine?

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It explores how a text reflects the historical context in which it was created.

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What is Reader Response Criticism?

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A critical lens that emphasizes the reader's experience and interpretation of a text.

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What is Marxist Criticism concerned with?

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It analyzes literature in terms of class struggle and the socio-economic factors that influence the text.

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How can one apply a Historical Critical Lens to 'Frozen'?

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By exploring how the society of Arendelle mirrors the country of 1840's Norway.

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What is the main focus of Feminist Criticism in literature?

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To analyze how texts portray gender roles and the representation of women.

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What is the purpose of using a critical lens?

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To provide a framework for analyzing and interpreting literature from specific perspectives.

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What does the term 'thematic element' refer to in literature?

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It refers to the underlying themes or messages that a text conveys.