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Literary Criticism Theory Introduction to Literary Theory Moralism Dramatic Construction What is Literary Theory? Philosophies that formulate the general principles of how to interpret, analyze, and critique literature What is Literary Criticism? The application of literary theory for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating a literary text Types of Literary Theory Moralism Gender and Queer Theory Dramatic Constructionism New Historicism Psychoanalytical Theory Stucturalism and Semiotics Marxism Deconstructivism Feminism Formalism Post-Colonialism New Criticism Before We Continue… Anekantavada Principle (Jainism) Truth and reality are perceived differently from different points of view No single point of view is the complete truth How does this apply? No one theory is better than the other Moralism 360 BC—Present Moralism Key Philosophers Socrates Plato Moralism Socrates Art is only valuable if it teaches morality and ethics Plato Art that does not teach morality and ethics is harmful to the audience Injury to the audience damages society as a whole Plato Art is imitation, and that is bad Problems with imitation Epistemological Imitation is removed from reality and truth Theological Artists portray the gods in inappropriate ways Moral and Psychological Art has an emotional impact on the viewer Undermines the stability of humankind Holden and Moralism What moral lessons can be learned from The Catcher in the Rye? How does the novel help the reader? Harm the reader? How does the novel help or hurt society? Dramatic Constructionism 360 BC—Present Dramatic Constructionism Key Philosopher Aristotle Aristotle Art is imitation, and that’s good Imitation is natural to humans from childhood Imitation is how children learn and we all learn Art can provide educational and moral insight; therefore, art fosters growth Art imitates people and human actions Good art produces katharsis Purification of the soul through emotional reactions Dramatic Constructionism Poetry/literature/drama are productive sciences Necessary for the success of society Six Elements of Drama Theme Plot Character Language Rhythm Spectacle Impacts reader’s katharsis or satisfaction with the work Holden and Dramatic Constructionism How did The Catcher and the Rye move you or elicit some emotional response? How did the Six Elements of Drama impact your appreciation for The Catcher in the Rye? How does this novel contribute to the overall success of society?
