Psychoanalytic Criticism

In addition to viewing the video below (closed captions available), study the Psychoanalytic Criticism lectureDownload Psychoanalytic Criticism lecture posted in the Lectures folder.

You should have also finished reading “Psychoanalytic Criticism” in Critical Theory Today.

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Reading Discussion 8: YGB & Psychoanalytic Criticism

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Read and annotate the texts for this week; then, respond to the questions or instructions below and participate in the discussion:

INITIAL POST (due 10/23):

Discuss how YGB is affected by the experience in the forest. What does the experience itself reveal about him? Use at least one concept (for example, one of the defenses or core issues) from “Psychoanalytic Criticism” in Critical Theory Today. Highlight the concept/term in bold in your response. 

Length: One page (about 250 words)

Respond in a structured, focused response. This isn’t a free-write in which you just jot down thoughts. Write clear, grammatical sentences, in coherent paragraphs, and use an appropriate tone. Your response should show that you are familiar with the texts. Do not offer a long summary or background information unless it is related to the question. 

RESPONSE POST (due 10/24):

Respond to at least one classmate’s post with a thoughtful comment. You are not limited to praise or agreement. If something needs to be pointed out, do it in a polite but clear way. Avoid irrelevant comments; focus on the texts and the classmate’s ideas. Avoid vague comments like “I agree” or “Good work.”

Note: Avoid posting blank or “test” posts. If you are unclear about the instructions or having trouble, please contact me before posting.