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A moralist critic would likely praise a literary work that:
A moralist critic would likely praise a literary work that:
- Presents complex characters without clear moral alignment.
- Explores controversial themes without advocating for a specific viewpoint.
- Is ethically sound and encourages virtue in its readers. (correct)
- Challenges traditional moral values and societal norms.
Moralist criticism focuses primarily on the aesthetic qualities of a literary work, such as its use of language and imagery.
Moralist criticism focuses primarily on the aesthetic qualities of a literary work, such as its use of language and imagery.
False (B)
From a moralist perspective, what is a key question to ask when analyzing a piece of literature?
From a moralist perspective, what is a key question to ask when analyzing a piece of literature?
What moral statement does this story make?
According to moralist criticism, literature that ________ and ________ is condemned.
According to moralist criticism, literature that ________ and ________ is condemned.
Match each question with the aspect of moral analysis it relates to:
Match each question with the aspect of moral analysis it relates to:
Flashcards
Moralist
Moralist
A critic who evaluates literature based on ethical teachings and reader effects.
Ethically Sound Literature
Ethically Sound Literature
Literature that promotes virtue and positive moral values.
Moral Dimension
Moral Dimension
The aspect of a literary work that addresses ethical questions and values.
Author's Attitude
Author's Attitude
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Explicit vs. Implicit Moral
Explicit vs. Implicit Moral
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Study Notes
Moralist Approach to Literature
- Evaluating literature based on its ethical teachings and effect on readers.
- Literature that promotes ethical conduct and virtue is praised.
- Literature that misleads or corrupts is condemned.
Analyzing a Piece of Literature
- Identifying the moral dimensions within the piece.
- Determining the story's view of life.
- Assessing the moral statement (explicit or implicit).
- Examining the author's attitude towards the world, fate, and God.
- Evaluating the work's portrayal of good and evil.
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Understand the moralist approach to literature. Evaluating literature based on its ethical teachings and effect on readers. This approach identifies the moral dimensions within the piece and determining the story's view of life.
