A. Sons and Lovers
Theoretical Framework: Psychoanalysis (III)
Explanation: D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers often explores the psychological relationships between its characters, especially between the protagonist and his mother. The themes of Oedipal complex and emotional conflicts align it closely with psychoanalytic theory.
B. Waiting for Godot
Theoretical Framework: Postmodernism (IV)
Explanation: Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot embodies postmodern characteristics such as existentialism, absurdism, and the questioning of meaning in life. The play's non-linear structure and focus on the absurdity of existence are key features of postmodern literature.
C. A Midsummer Night's Dream
Theoretical Framework: New Historicism (I)
Explanation: Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream can be analyzed through a New Historicist lens, which considers the historical context and cultural influences at the time of its creation. The play reflects societal norms and values, including those surrounding love, power, and identity in the Elizabethan era.
D. A Room of One’s Own
Theoretical Framework: Feminism (II)
Explanation: Virginia Woolf's A Room of One’s Own is a foundational feminist text that argues for women’s rights to have their own space and financial independence to create literature. The entire work is steeped in feminist theory and critiques the patriarchal structures in society and literature.
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