Tuesday, October 14, 2008

How to identify worldview in literature

Mrs. Kirk says:
In order to analyze and discover the worldview behind a work of literature -- fiction, non-fiction, prose, or poetry -- one must consider the controlling force of the setting, the celebrated values of the situation, and the tone of the author toward central religious themes, among other concerns. It is helpful to research the author's life and, if possible, locate a primary source in which the author speaks directly to worldview issues, for instance published journals, letters, essays, interviews, or speech transcripts.

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