Literary Theory and Canon Formation

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What is the primary concept underlying the understanding of literature?

  • The struggle for power among authors
  • The dynamic system of ongoing 'mutation' (correct)
  • The role of the reader in interpreting literary meaning
  • The cultural and historical significance of literary works

What is the primary goal of the 'struggle' in the literary canon?

  • To establish a new literary movement
  • To create a new literary genre
  • To achieve the primary position in the literary canon (correct)
  • To challenge the existing social and cultural norms

What is the significance of the 'system' in understanding literature?

  • It highlights the importance of individual authors
  • It underscores the dynamic and interconnected nature of literature (correct)
  • It provides a framework for analyzing literary history
  • It emphasizes the role of the reader in shaping literary meaning

What is the relationship between literature and the social, cultural, literary, and historical framework?

<p>Literature is part of the framework and influences it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the 'mutation' process in the literary canon?

<p>The evolution of existing literary works and authors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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