Answer to Question #221440 in Other for PHESH

Question

Discuss TWO of the theories below, using ALL the following aspects as sub-headings – object of study, main hypothesis, theoretical terms, shortcomings (weaknesses) and explanatory value (strengths): • Sender centred theories (Romanticism) • Russian Formalism • New Criticism • Mukařovský’s receiver centred theory • Context centred theories

Answer 1

One of the theories that I have chosen for this discussion is New Criticism

Object of the Study

This new movement in American literature examines certain aspects of literary devices like paradox, metaphor, tension, and irony.

Main Hypothesis

It focuses on close reading as a way to engage with a text and assess the connections that exist between form and meaning.

Theoretical Terms

A theoretical term of this theory is the intentional fallacy. This fallacy coined by Monroe refers to the attempt to understand a writer's intention through evaluating the literary work. 

Short Comings

The theory overlooks the gender, production, historical, and moral aspects.'

The conclusions are similar.

Explanatory Value

It is easier for an individual to learn.

Develops a literary criticism science

The other theory is Romanticism.

Object of Study

The artist's activity and the intentions of the sender

Main Hypothesis

Poetry is famous since a creative imagination produces it

Theoretical Terms

The artist is regarded as a creative genius

Imagination

Short Coming

There is a problematic account of the creation and origin of the artworks.

We are more interested in the product instead of the artistic process. 

Explanatory Value

Places emphasis on the need for a sender in producing aesthetic objects.