Historicism vs New Historicism Quiz

Monologic Discourse and Historicisms

• Monologic discourse, as characterized by Mikhail Bakhtin, is a unified, authoritative, and single-voiced narrative that suppresses diversity and dialogue.
• In contrast, Bakhtin's concept of 'monologic' discourse implies a rejection of diversity, multiple voices, and dialogue, favoring a single, authoritative perspective.
• According to Mikhail Bakhtin, the nature of historicism is characterized by its capacity to acknowledge and engage with the diversity of voices and perspectives.
• Historicism, in relation to literature, is characterized by its emphasis on understanding the historical context in which a literary work was written, taking into account the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced its creation.
• The approach of historicism creates a nuanced and multifaceted understanding of history, recognizing that historical events and cultural artifacts are shaped by a complex array of factors.
• New Historicism, as described by Stephen Greenblatt, differs from New Criticism in its emphasis on the historical and cultural context of a literary work, whereas New Criticism focuses on the internal analysis of the text itself.