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What does 'oppressed' mean?
What does 'oppressed' mean?
Who are the two main classes described in the text?
Who are the two main classes described in the text?
What is the key difference between equality and equity?
What is the key difference between equality and equity?
What is the key focus of the feminist approach to literature?
What is the key focus of the feminist approach to literature?
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Who was Karl Heinrich Marx?
Who was Karl Heinrich Marx?
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What is the focus of the historical approach to literature?
What is the focus of the historical approach to literature?
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What is the primary purpose of argumentative writing?
What is the primary purpose of argumentative writing?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong argumentative writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong argumentative writing?
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In the story of Orpheus, what instrument did he use to sway the emotions of living things?
In the story of Orpheus, what instrument did he use to sway the emotions of living things?
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Who was Eurydice in the story of Orpheus?
Who was Eurydice in the story of Orpheus?
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What was the punishment of Tantalus in the Underworld?
What was the punishment of Tantalus in the Underworld?
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Which character in the story of Orpheus was a muse?
Which character in the story of Orpheus was a muse?
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Why did Athene not give in to the group that was gathered before her?
Why did Athene not give in to the group that was gathered before her?
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What was the material that Athene and Arachne were using to weave their patterns?
What was the material that Athene and Arachne were using to weave their patterns?
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What colors were the skeins of material that Athene and Arachne had to use?
What colors were the skeins of material that Athene and Arachne had to use?
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What did the spectators realize as they looked at the glowing colors on Athene's loom?
What did the spectators realize as they looked at the glowing colors on Athene's loom?
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What was the pattern that Athene was weaving into her loom?
What was the pattern that Athene was weaving into her loom?
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What was the main reason that the spectators realized the skill of both Athene and Arachne was nearly equal?
What was the main reason that the spectators realized the skill of both Athene and Arachne was nearly equal?
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Study Notes
Social Classes and Oppression
- Oppressed means burdened by abuse of power or authority or historical and organized patterns of mistreatment.
- Bourgeoisie refers to the class that owns the means of production.
- Proletariat refers to the class that works for the bourgeoisie.
Karl Marx
- Karl Heinrich Marx was a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary.
Equality and Equity
- Equality means giving each individual or group the same resources or opportunities.
- Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates resources to achieve equal outcomes.
Gender Equality
- Gender equality means measurable equal representation of women and men.
- It does not imply that women and men are the same, but that they have equal value and should be treated equally.
Feminist Approach
- Focuses on gender relationships in stories.
- Advocates for gender equality, particularly towards women.
- Examines patriarchal aspects of culture.
Historical Approach
- Sees literature as a reflection and product of its time and circumstances.
- Examines the historical context of a literary work.
Argumentative Characteristics
- Features opposing and qualifying ideas.
- Presents strong evidence to support a claim.
- Aims to change people's viewpoints or influence them to accept a new perspective.
Orpheus and Arachne
Characters
- Orpheus: son of Calliope, a muse, and the greatest musician in Greek mythology.
- Eurydice: Orpheus' wife, an oak nymph who dies on their wedding day.
- Hades: God of the Underworld.
- Persephone: Wife of Hades, Goddess of Spring.
- Calliope: A muse and Orpheus' mother.
- Tantalus: Punished in Tartarus for eternity.
Story of Orpheus and Arachne
- Orpheus' wife, Eurydice, dies on their wedding day.
- Orpheus attempts to retrieve her from the Underworld but fails.
- Arachne, a mortal, challenges Athena, a goddess, to a weaving contest.
- Arachne's skill is remarkable, but Athena is quicker and weaves a pattern warning Arachne.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of bourgeoisie and proletariat, economic and social realities, and the role of power, politics, and money as discussed by Karl Marx. Learn about the German philosopher's views on oppression, class struggle, and socialist revolution.
