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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of society does Marxist criticism primarily focus on?

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

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

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

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

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

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