Q: Denial of influences external to the writer is beneficial as it does not prejudice analysis; however a writer is molded into the cauldron of time. Examine formalistic approach in the light of above statement.
Formalist
Criticism:
This approach regards literature as “a unique form of
human knowledge that needs to be examined on its own terms.” All the elements
necessary for understanding the work are contained within the work itself. Of
particular interest to the formalist critic are the elements
of form—style, structure, tone, imagery, etc.—that are found within the
text. A primary goal for formalist critics is to determine how such elements
work together with the text’s content to shape its effects upon readers.
My Comment on this Assignment:
The formalistic approach to analyse the work of the writer.
Critics give importance to the work of the writer. However, Henry Hudson mentioned, A production
of a writer is he himself. Obviously, external environment influence on the
psyche of writer. Therefore, he composes, those what he sees. In other words, a
writer enclose in the circle/boundary. Similarly, each element of that boundary
will affect on a writer’s thought. In a similar sense, what kind of personality
, writer has, it denoted by their works. Because of, it encapsulates many
central features of the surroundings. Though, society has negative and positive
aspects. And these segments reflects on frame of mind of the writer. So, we
cannot understand the writings without knowing about its situations.
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