P - 7 - Concept of Inductive and Deductive method in Archetypal Criticism
This document discusses inductive and deductive methods in archetypal criticism. It provides examples of how each method can be used to analyze Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The inductive method proceeds from specific examples in the text to draw general conclusions, such as describing Oliver Twist as a "dark novel" based on its religious conflicts, class conflicts, victimization of women, and depiction of child labor. The deductive method proceeds from general archetypes to specific examples, such as analyzing the character Fagin as a villain based on his pickpocketing, ugly looks, darkness, brutality, cruelty, and temptation of money. In conclusion, the document states that literature can be interpreted in many ways using these methods
P - 7 - Concept of Inductive and Deductive method in Archetypal Criticism
- 1. Hiteshbhai C. Parmar Roll No. 11 Semester – M.A. Sem. 2 Year 2013 - 14 Topic:- Concept of Inductive and Deductive method in Archetypal Criticism Submitted to: Dr. Dilip Barad Smt. S.B. Gardi Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.
- 2. Northrop Frye • It is published on 1951 by Canadian critics Northrop Frye. • He was a student of theology then switched to literature • The term “archetypal” means original idea or pattern of something of which others are copies. • Archetypal approach is the interpretation of a text in the light of cultural patterns involved in it, and these cultural patterns are based on myths and rituals of nation.
- 3. Archetype of Literature Archetypes of literature (1) Concept of archetypal Criticism (2) Inductive method of analysis (3) Deductive method of analysis
- 4. The Inductive Method of Analysis • The reader learns the general truth of life that is called Inductive method. • That is, form particulars truth is an work, he draws forth General truth. • “Jealousy is always destructive.” Example: - Jealousy in Othello.
- 5. The Inductive Method of Analysis (1) Structural criticism - General Truth Jealously is always destructive. (2) Historical Criticism - Birth of Text -social and cultural milieus are causes for outcome SYMBOLS, IMAGE, MYTH Thunder – something terrible Myth – drama origin from Greek religion
- 6. Oliver Twist as a Dark Novel Religious conflict Class Conflict Victimizati- on of women Macabre of child labor The Inductive Method of Analysis Inductive method of Analysis : - Conclude that Oliver Twist as a Dark Novel.
- 7. • The Deductive method of analysis, proceeds to established the meaning of work from the general truth to particular truth. • Music and painting etc. are general Branch of Literature. Rhythm is essential in both. • Music large (Inductive) • rhythm (Deductive) The Deductive Method of Analysis
- 8. The deductive Method of Analysis (1)Rhyme - Nature Cycle – spring, autumn, winter, summer - Human Beings (2) Pattern - In Literature is recurrence of Image, Form and words.
- 9. The Deductive Method of Analysis Fagin as a villain Pick pocket Ugly look Dark character Brutal, cruel character Temptation of Money Deductive method of Analysis : - Conclude that Fagin was a villain of Oliver Twist as a Dark Novel.
- 10. Conclusion • Literature can be interpreted in as many ways as possible. • These methods are useful for critics and it can derive reader in new direction and vision of any literary work. • If we want to interpret in different way through this methods centre and periphery can be changed.