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What is a “CRITICAL STUDY
OF TEXT”In this case…
“A critical study of The Pigman by Paul Zindel”
explore and evaluate The Pigman
Explore?
Ideas / themes / human nature actions /
plot
Characters and their
relationships
Investigate…
“survey…” “search for…” “discover hidden things”…
…and how they show the
explore and evaluate The Pigman
Evaluate…(“assess… weigh-up… choose the most valuable…”}
…language forms & features
(techniques)…
…textual form & structure…
…dramatic &/or visual techniques
Ideas…Themes… “human nature”
Action / plot
Characters and their
relationships
…the scenes / quotes in the novel that best show the ideas, values, characters,
relationships. Then, evaluate (figure-out-how-well-something-works) the…
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Module B: Critical Study of Texts
“This module requires students to explore and evaluate a specific text and its reception in a range of contexts. It develops students’ understanding of questions of textual integrity.” http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/english-std-adv.html
What do you “do” in a critical study of The Pigman?
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The Pigman“…in a range of contexts.”
• Personal context – personal character / individuality / appearance / passions / “human nature”
• Social context – rich:poor / educated:uneducated / social status / manners / language style / leisure activities / appearance / values
• Historical context – time and place / political era / Christian ; Pagan /war : peace / pre : post colonial
• Cultural context – customs / leisure activities / work ethic / religion / beliefs
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Cultural “context”…O Shown by:
O LanguageO FoodO ClothingO MusicO ArtO ArchitectureO ReligionO Family structure
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The Pigman “…in a range of contexts.”Personal contextSocial contextHistorical contextCultural context
To Kill A MOckingbird
composer
responders
characters
critics
OF THE TEXT’S
…
Example??
In what ways does the context of the 21st Century influence the way a contemporary audience responds to the characters and themes in The Pigman?
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OHow would (have) various audiences interpreted Paul Zindel’s The Pigman in different:
OTimes?OSettings? OPlaces?OCultures?OSocial groups?
How do these interpretations change or affect your own interpretation???
BEFORE YOU CAN ASSESS how OTHER interpretations change or affect your own interpretation …
You have to “know” what your interpretation (of the text) is… and…why you have this interpretation!
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