The Role of the Reader
This topic explores reader-response theory and the subjective nature of interpretation. Students consider how their own context and biases influence their understanding of a text.
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This topic explores reader-response theory and the subjective nature of interpretation. Students consider how their own context and biases influence their understanding of a text.
Key Questions
- Does a text have a single, objective meaning?
- How does our personal background affect our reading?
- What is the relationship between authorial intent and reader reception?
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