Oral literature

“as much of a project of poetic self-presentation as the poem proper,” (McLane 435). Wherein Byron employs the gloss so that the author’s intentions are clear, Coleridge subverts this trope by pairing the “Rime” with an additive gloss that further complicates the underlying moral objective of the poem. While in some instances Coleridge’s gloss serves to explain the narrative such as, “His shipmates cry out against the ancient Mariner, for killing the bird of good luck,” (Coleridge 636) other…

Along with Genette’s distinction on the detailed understanding of the writing is Roland Brathe’s method of five structural codes: ‘the proairectic code’, ‘the hermeutic code’, ‘the cultural code’, ‘the semic code’, and ‘the symbolic code’ (Barry 49-50). Barthes’ structuralist codes signify distinct moments in a literary work that can affect the plot in its entirety, from action to themes in the plot. Barthes’ work predominantly balances with Genette in a way that allows the audience to…

Literature can be defined as written texts with artistic value, including the traditional literary genres of poems, fiction and drama. Literature is understood in many ways. It is a body of written and oral works, such as novels, poetry and drama that use words to stimulate the imagination and confront the reader with a unique vision of life. The underlying assumption here is that a work of literature is a creative, universal form of expression that addresses the emotional, spiritual, or…

meaning through a natural flow. This project reflects at the interpretation of the ancient poetry by the poets of recent times in order for the audience of today to get an understanding. Early poems evolved from folk songs, or from a need to retell oral epics (Fredrick C., 1963). Poetry uses forms and conventions to suggest differential interpretation to words or to evoke emotive responses. Devices are sometimes used to achieve musical or charming effects. In today's increasingly globalized…

Katy Gill-Floyd Mrs. Smith AP Literature 20 September 2017 Title “We – as readers or writer, tellers or listeners – understand each other, we share knowledge of the structures of our myths, we comprehend the logic of symbols, largely because we have access to the same swirl of story. We have only to reach out into the air and pluck a piece of it” (Foster 132). How to Read Literature Like a Professor is a collection of literary themes and devices that are aimed to help better a reader’s…

If he had examined the way that the switch from oral to written communication had changed and shaped society back in it’s day, then looked to compare the changes then with the changes he sees today, I think this would have been a far more compelling analysis. Although Birkerts does provide strong analysis…

The Interactive Oral provides plenty of facts from which knowledge can be acquired in order to draw parallels to literature. The Interactive Oral for Books 1 through 3 of Crime and Punishment provided knowledge of the cultural and societal influence of said novel. What was drawn from this experience is that the culture and society of Russia in that time period played a big role in terms of the setting, character development, tone, mood and overall plot of this piece . St. Petersburg, at…

creates controversy between the few and the many. Chapter 2: Lewis doesn't want the readers to assume that they are part of the specific group based on how they read. When reading is considered a professionalism, the importance of the literature dies. Literature is active…

Learning Activity 4: Listening, Responding to Literature, Examining Literature, Comprehension: Fiction Present a point of view about particular literary texts using appropriate metalanguage, and reflecting on the viewpoints of others (ACELT1609) Recognise that ideas in literary texts can be conveyed from different viewpoints, which can lead to different kinds of interpretations and responses (ACELT1610) (a) The class novel (the exempler text) ‘I am Jack’ will be introduced and read daily for…

Darton emphasizes that oral transmission is a necessary way for folktales to evolve, and literary stories cannot fully encompass the ever-changing societal attitude. He states that “no matter how accurate they may be, the recorded versions of the tales cannot convey the effects…