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ENG 2611 Assignment 3

Course: Introduction to Literary Studies

Title: Literary Criticism and the Interpretation of "The Tell-Tale Heart"

Objective:

- To apply different literary criticism lenses to analyze Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart"
- To develop critical thinking and interpretation skills
- To understand the diverse approaches used in literary criticism

Requirements:

Write a 1500-2000 word essay that analyzes "The Tell-Tale Heart" from the following critical lenses:

Choose ONE of the following approaches:

1. Feminist Criticism:

- Examine the roles, experiences, and perspectives of women in the story.
- Analyze how gender influences the narrator's behavior and motivations.

2. Marxist Criticism:

- Explore the social and economic dynamics depicted in the story.
- Consider the influence of class, labor, and power relations on the characters.

3. Post-Colonial Criticism:

- Examine the story's representation of race, culture, and power imbalances.
- Analyze how colonial discourses or ideologies shape the characters and events.

4. Psychoanalytic Criticism:

- Explore the psychological motivations and conflicts of the narrator.
- Analyze the use of dreams, symbols, and unconscious desires in the story.

5. New Historicism:

- Contextualize the story within its historical and cultural moment.
- Examine the influence of specific events, beliefs, and social practices on the interpretation of the text.

Instructions:

- Choose a critical lens that you are interested in exploring.
- Provide a brief introduction to the chosen lens and its key principles.
- Analyze "The Tell-Tale Heart" using the selected lens, providing specific examples from the text to support your interpretation.
- Discuss the strengths and limitations of the chosen approach.
- Conclude with a reflection on the value and significance of literary criticism in shaping our understanding of literary texts.

Format:

- Double-spaced
- 12-point font
- Times New Roman or Calibri font
- Standard essay format with a title page, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and works cited page
- MLA style citations

Due Date:

As assigned by your instructor

Assessment Criteria:

- Depth and quality of literary analysis
- Application of the chosen critical lens
- Clarity and organization of ideas
- Use of specific examples from the text
- Understanding of the chosen lens and its limitations
- Reflection on the value of literary criticism
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