Critical Interpretations (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
Themes, characters, plot, language, context
How should you reference a critic's quotation in your essay?
How should you reference a critic's quotation in your essay?
Use quotation marks & critic's last name
According to Kastan, what is central to the tragic experience in Shakespearean tragedy?
According to Kastan, what is central to the tragic experience in Shakespearean tragedy?
Ambiguity about causes of suffering
What does Kastan question about the catastrophe in tragedy?
What does Kastan question about the catastrophe in tragedy?
Just retribution or arbitrary destiny?
What does Nuttall say about grief and fear in tragedy?
What does Nuttall say about grief and fear in tragedy?
They become matter for enjoyment
According to Bradley, what is essential to Shakespearean tragedy?
According to Bradley, what is essential to Shakespearean tragedy?
The death of the hero
What dual nature does Mack attribute to madness in Shakespeare's tragedies?
What dual nature does Mack attribute to madness in Shakespeare's tragedies?
Divine punishment and special insight
How does Honigmann describe Iago's character?
How does Honigmann describe Iago's character?
Complex, not straightforward villain
According to Leavis, what is Othello's identity deeply tied to?
According to Leavis, what is Othello's identity deeply tied to?
His role as a man of action
How does Loomba describe Othello's dual nature?
How does Loomba describe Othello's dual nature?
Fantasy of love & nightmare of hatred
What should you do when disagreeing with a critic's stance?
What should you do when disagreeing with a critic's stance?
Find evidence to support counterargument
When adjusting a critic's position, what approach should you take?
When adjusting a critic's position, what approach should you take?
Endorse one aspect, refine another