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Applying Literary Lenses

Applying Literary Lenses. Historical Reference: Made in the 1990s Time of great political upheaval in the world Application: “Right” government can overcome adversity. The Lion King. Feminist: Helpless females Females provide food and care for the young yet males have ALL the power

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Applying Literary Lenses

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  1. Applying Literary Lenses

  2. Historical Reference: • Made in the 1990s • Time of great political upheaval in the world • Application: • “Right” government can overcome adversity The Lion King

  3. Feminist: • Helpless females • Females provide food and care for the young yet males have ALL the power • Nala is stronger than Simba, but she does not inherit the crown • Application: • Strong men should rule the world while women support them The Lion King

  4. Marxist: • Males have all the power (Mufasa, Simba, Scar) • When Mufasa dies, Simba is the ONLY one considered for the crown • Lions retain power over all other animals • Heyenas are weak (lower-class) • Class rebellion leads to the conflict of the film • Application: • Class distinction should be eliminated The Lion King

  5. Feminist: • Single young woman • Without means or opportunity • Wandering the woods without a male chaperone • Application: • An independent woman is a threat to the nuclear family (represented by the three bears) Goldilocks

  6. Sociological: • Application: The Great Gatsby

  7. Feminist: • Application: The Great Gatsby

  8. Biographical: • Application: The Great Gatsby

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