Analyzing Class Constructs in Literature with Marxist Criticism
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What concept is represented by the distinction between the baker and the consumer in the nursery rhyme?

  • Social inequality
  • Surplus value
  • Alienation
  • Class division (correct)

Which aspect of capitalism is emphasized through the pressure on the baker to work quickly in the nursery rhyme?

  • Alienation
  • Social inequality
  • Surplus value (correct)
  • Class division

What does the repetitive nature of the baking process symbolize in the nursery rhyme?

  • Exploitation
  • Class division
  • Social inequality
  • Alienation (correct)

In the context of the nursery rhyme, what does the unequal distribution of the cake highlight?

<p>Surplus value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society does Marxist criticism primarily focus on?

<p>Power and money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Marxist criticism, what is the main concern with regards to class relations?

<p>Exploitation and inequality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Marxist criticism, what plays a crucial role in shaping power relationships between classes?

<p>Social forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does economic exploitation manifest in the context of Marxist criticism?

<p>Through surplus value extraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Marxist criticism suggest about the relationship between the characters and their society?

<p>They are shaped by class division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that Marxist criticism often views as leading to alienation in society?

<p>Exploitation of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key learning objectives for the students at the end of the lesson?

<p>Identify the different parts of element of a critique using the Marxist approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect that students are expected to appreciate at the end of the lesson?

<p>Value of critiquing a literary piece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of literary criticism from a Marxist approach, what concept is associated with the exploitation of the working class?

<p>Surplus value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts aligns with the idea of social inequality in a Marxist literary critique?

<p>Alienation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Marxist view of literary criticism, what is a common theme related to class division?

<p>Critiquing hierarchical structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept is central to understanding the relationship between labor and capital in a Marxist critique of literature?

<p>Exploitation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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