The main objective of this book is to shed lights on the didactic interaction which happens between the reader and the text. This instructive aim of literature can be positive or negative. I focus mainly on the negative effect of reading literature which entices its reader to a specific way of behavior. We must follow the next chapters to see exactly how reading literature shapes our identity.
From the text:
- Definition of Literature;
- Reader Response Theory;
- Negative effect of Reading Literature on Lord Jim;
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Literature: Definition and Refutation
- Chapter Two: Reader-Response Theory
- Historical Development
- Concretization and Affective Stylistic: Iser and Fish Two Critical Notions
- Reader-Response Philosophical Debates: Reader and the Text
- Chapter Three: Negative Effect of Reading Literature on Lord Jim
- The oppositions on Literature
- Lord Jim and the Influence of Reading Literature on Him
- A Chance Missed: Jim's Aesthetic and Efferent reading of literature
- Jim's Pipedreams: "The Psychological Effect of Reading Literature"
- Jim's Bafflement in Patna Incident: Norman Holland's Three Models of Reading
- Patusan: An Ephemeral Collision between Fiction and Reality
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text examines the complex relationship between literature and its impact on individuals, specifically focusing on Joseph Conrad's novel "Lord Jim." The author analyzes the arguments of various literary theorists, philosophers, and critics who have debated the nature and role of literature throughout history.
- The definition and function of literature
- Reader-response theory and its implications for the literary experience
- The influence of literature on individual identity and beliefs
- The potential negative effects of literature, particularly as explored in "Lord Jim"
- The collision between fiction and reality within the context of literary interpretation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter delves into the historical debate surrounding the definition of literature, presenting various perspectives and critiques. The author highlights the challenges in defining literature precisely and discusses the complexities surrounding its purpose and function.
Chapter Two explores reader-response theory, focusing on its historical development and key figures. It examines the concepts of concretization and affective stylistics, highlighting the active role of the reader in constructing meaning from literary texts. The chapter also delves into the philosophical debates surrounding the relationship between reader and text.
Chapter Three analyzes the negative influence of reading literature on the character of Lord Jim in Conrad's novel. The chapter explores the oppositions on literature throughout history and examines how Jim's encounters with literature shape his identity and actions. It examines Jim's reading habits and their consequences, including his "pipedreams" and his bafflement in the Patna incident. The chapter also explores the collision between fiction and reality in the context of Jim's experiences in Patusan.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the key concepts of literature, reader-response theory, literary interpretation, individual identity, and the impact of fiction on reality. It explores the works of various literary theorists and critics, including Roman Ingarden, Norman Holland, and Joseph Conrad. The text also delves into the historical debate surrounding the role of literature in society, examining the perspectives of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and St. Augustine.
- Quote paper
- Kheirallah Helichi (Author), 2016, The Enmity of Joseph Conrad to Literature, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/345609
