The Schools of Criticism

1. Marxist Criticism

2. Cultural Criticism

2.1. Considers the importance of Race/Ethnicity on the story.

2.1.1. Q: If Tituba were white...

3. Structural Criticism

4. Deconstructive Criticism

5. Feminist/Gender Criticism

6. Psychoanalytical Criticism

7. Historical Criticism

7.1. Considers the time in with the work is written and set.

8. Reader Response Criticism

8.1. Assumes that every reader is different, therefor approaches a text differently.

8.1.1. Q: Who is the most Likable/Empathetic Disney Character?

9. Authorial Criticism

9.1. Considers the relevance of the Author's personal life in his/her work.

9.1.1. Q: What happened in Arthur Miller's life that inspired The Crucible?