What is the main function of literary theory ?

Literary Theory and Criticism 12/09/2020

A. To understand the importance of the formal elements of literary structure
B. To formulate relationships among an author, a reader, and a literary work
C. To understand the role of sexuality, gender, race, and ethnicity in literary study
D. All of the above answers are correct.

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