Which of the following best defines the work of a deconstructionist critic ?

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How does New Historicism differ from traditional historicism ?

A. New Historicism does not make strict delineations between literary and nonliterary texts. B. New Historicism takes a particular interest in marginalized peoples. C. New Historicism is interested in how texts help us understand economic realities. D. All of the above....

What is the main function of postcolonial criticism ?

A. To represent the relationship between colonizers and the colonized B. To draw attention to the positive effects of colonization on literature C. To explain why there are few examples of successful non-Western literature D. To show the ways in which mostWestern literature is superior...

What did Sigmund Freud believe about the unconscious ?

A. It contains secret instincts and desires that are repressed. B. It has little impact on human behavior. C. It is the only significant aspect of the human psyche. D. It can never be accessed....

Some critics of literary theory argue that literary theory is problematic for which reason ?

A. Literary theory does not offer a holistic interpretation of a text. B. Literary theory depends on specialized knowledge that is outside the realm of literary studies. C. Literary theory is sometimes very abstract and difficult to read. D. All of the above....

What is New Historicism ?

A. A theory that abandons the idea of history as an imitation of events B. A theory that regards history as a series of narratives C. A theory that capitalizes on the interplay between literature and history D. All of the above...