Lens Theory Presentations Notes

Archetypal Criticism

Focuses on universal, primitive patterns evoking profound responses from readers, like the Tragic Hero archetype.

Tragic Hero

Seen in characters like soldiers facing challenges and transformation, such as the soldier in the story protecting his country.

Damsel in Distress

Represents women needing protection, like the woman seeking shelter in the story.

Caregiver

Portrays characters providing care and support, like the woman helping the soldier recover.

Nostalgia

Involves reminiscing about the past, as seen when the soldier remembers his old city.

Postcolonial Criticism

Analyzes power dynamics, exploitation, and cultural change after colonization, like the clash between aboriginal and European cultures.

Racial Stereotypes

Negative portrayals based on race, such as the derogatory terms used towards Adamao in the story.

White Privilege

Examines advantages based on race, like Armand's treatment of Desiree in the story.

Feminist Criticism

Focuses on gender roles and power dynamics, like the portrayal of women as traditional housewives in the story.

Cultural Criticism

Explores how cultural beliefs shape identities, as shown through Maya's cultural evolution in the story.

Marxist Criticism

Analyzes class oppression and economic divides, like the struggles faced by characters in generational poverty.

Lenses Definitions

Explain concepts like archetypes, metaphoric locations, and patriarchal values in literary analysis.

The Voices of Adamo

Highlights themes of family, culture, and loss, as seen through Adamo's experiences in the story.

Captain Fossey

Represents power dynamics and exploitation, as shown through his interactions with Adamao in the story.