Psychoanalytic and Feminist Criticism
Applying psychoanalytic and feminist theories to uncover subconscious motives and gender dynamics in literature. Students evaluate the impact of patriarchal structures and psychological depths in character development.
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Applying psychoanalytic and feminist theories to uncover subconscious motives and gender dynamics in literature. Students evaluate the impact of patriarchal structures and psychological depths in character development.
Key Questions
- How do unconscious desires manifest in literary characters?
- In what ways do texts reinforce or subvert gender roles?
- How can we read the 'unsaid' in a text?
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