Critical Theories

Develop an essay that compares/contrasts two of these critical theories such as:
– New Criticism
– Structuralism
– Deconstruction
– Narrative Theory
The theories should have different focuses (e.g. a critical theory that emphasizes on text, and a theory that emphasizes on the reader.) Voice is typically in third person and is an honest representation of what you learn.
In this essay, be sure to explain what the two different focuses are. Then explain what the particular theories are that you will be discussing. Be sure to mention at least one major author that contributed to the development of that theory. Finally, draw a direct comparison between these two theories. How do they differ from each other? How do these theories affect our interpretation of a text?
NOTE: You do not have to argue which theory is more valid than the other. This essay should focus more on presenting the facts regarding these two theories, discuss how they differ from each other, and how they would affect the reading of a text.
Final draft of essay should be five full pages in length (minimum). You must use at least 3 sources, and you must also have a “Works Cited” page. The entire paper and Works Cited page must be adequately and appropriately documented in the MLA style as stated on the “guidelines” page.

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