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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