Introduction to Mimetic Theory and Pragmatic Theory
- 1. Name: Joshi Tejasvi A Roll No. 24 M.A. Part 01 Year 2015-16 Paper No:- 03. Literary Theory & Criticism. Presentation Topic:- Introduction to Mimetic Theory and Pragmatic Theory Submitted to :- M.K. University Bhavnagar. Department of English.
- 2. Mimetic & Pragmatic both are theoretical criticism. Mimetic theory developed “Golden Age” of Greece by Plato and Aristotle from that base comes the Pragmatic and ExpressiveTheory. Pragmatic means the spirit or act of being practical, or calmly accepting the facts. William James and John Dewey were known as the father of Pragmatic. Introduction to MimeticTheory &PragmaticTheory
- 3. ‘Mimetic’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Imitation’. Mimetic means creative copy. Mimetic criticism views the literary work as an imitation, or reflection, or representation of the world and human life and the primary criterion applied to a work is that of the “truth” of its representation to the subjects it represents, or should represent. The OED defines Mimesis as “a figure of speech, whereby the words or actions of another are imitated” and “the deliberate imitation of one group of people by another as a factor in social change.” Introduction to MimeticTheory
- 4. This mode of criticism, which first appeared in Plato and Aristotle is characteristics of modern Theory of literary realism- Greek mimetic school Is based upon the ideas expressed by Plato and Aristotle. Plato’s Republic book 3 & 4 . The wonder of Mimesis lies in the copy drawing on the character And power of the original to the point whereby the Representation may even assume that character and That power. For Example
- 5. Pragmatic criticism is concerned first leading, with ethical impact any literary text has upon an audience. It believe that Art.The works as something which is constructed in order to achieve certain effects on the audience. Effect such as aesthetic pleasure, instruction, or special feelings. Pragmatic is a philosophical tradition that began in the united status around 1870. Pragmatism rejects the idea that the function of thought is to describe, represent or mirror reality.
- 6. Sir Philip Sidney’s poetry Has clear cut purpose to Achieve certain effect in An audience good poets are Those who write both to Delight and teach, or in other words, for delightful instruction. For Example
- 7. Some book are this theory
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