ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If I am examining the behavior of a character, which theory would I use?
A
psycho-analytical
B
reader response
C
gender
D
historical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychoanalytic theory emphasizes that the human organism is constantly, though slowly, changing through perpetual interactions, and that, therefore, the human personality can be conceived of as a locus of change with fragile and indefinite boundaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychoanalysis focuses on unseen forces and behavior analysis focuses exclusively on what can be seen. One emphasizes the emotional part of human nature and the other emphasizes the behavioral. Taken together, the two views represent the vast majority of psychologists but they are rarely seen as having much overlap.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychoanalysis Theories Psychoanalysis also suggests that: A person’s behavior is influenced by their unconscious drives. Emotional and psychological problems such as depression and anxiety are often rooted in conflicts between the conscious and unconscious mind.

Detailed explanation-4: -A 20-year old, well-built and healthy, has a seemingly irrational fear of mice. The fear makes him tremble at the sight of a mouse or rat. A lady finds it difficult to have a lasting relationship. She says she does not trust men.

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