Assignment:
Literary Criticism is an important branch of human knowledge. Some consider it "an informed analysis and evaluation of a piece of literature". Others, like Matthew Arnold (1822-1888), considered it "a disinterested endeavor to learn and propagate the best that is known and thought in the world."
Write about your own viewpoint about this topic by tackling these questions: -
Is critical writing a type of science or literature? Why?
Is evaluation in criticism "objective" ( neutral ) or "subjective" ( biased )? Why?
Do you think that a critic should belong to a certain approach or school and adhere to its principles? Why?
If you are a critic, how will you analyze a work literature?
Write a main post (200 to 300 words) that express your own ideas.