16 Questions
What concept is represented by the distinction between the baker and the consumer in the nursery rhyme?
Class division
Which aspect of capitalism is emphasized through the pressure on the baker to work quickly in the nursery rhyme?
Surplus value
What does the repetitive nature of the baking process symbolize in the nursery rhyme?
Alienation
In the context of the nursery rhyme, what does the unequal distribution of the cake highlight?
Surplus value
What aspect of society does Marxist criticism primarily focus on?
Power and money
In Marxist criticism, what is the main concern with regards to class relations?
Exploitation and inequality
According to Marxist criticism, what plays a crucial role in shaping power relationships between classes?
Social forces
How does economic exploitation manifest in the context of Marxist criticism?
Through surplus value extraction
What does Marxist criticism suggest about the relationship between the characters and their society?
They are shaped by class division
What is a key aspect that Marxist criticism often views as leading to alienation in society?
Exploitation of labor
What is one of the key learning objectives for the students at the end of the lesson?
Identify the different parts of element of a critique using the Marxist approach
What is one aspect that students are expected to appreciate at the end of the lesson?
Value of critiquing a literary piece
In the context of literary criticism from a Marxist approach, what concept is associated with the exploitation of the working class?
Surplus value
Which of the following concepts aligns with the idea of social inequality in a Marxist literary critique?
Alienation
In a Marxist view of literary criticism, what is a common theme related to class division?
Critiquing hierarchical structures
What concept is central to understanding the relationship between labor and capital in a Marxist critique of literature?
Exploitation
Explore the role of class in society, the author's analysis of class relations, and how characters overcome oppression through Marxist criticism. Delve into how literary works can serve as propaganda for the status quo or attempt to undermine it.
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