Suppose That the Following Pair of Statements Appears in a Review

question 56

Essay

Suppose that the following pair of statements appears in a review of the same work of art. Identify which of the aesthetic principles referred to in the text each statement in the pair appeals to. Then state whether the principles are compatible and thus form the basis for a consistent review, or whether they are incompatible and cannot both be used in a consistent review.
a. A poem should not mean but be.
b. To appreciate Paradise Lost, it is essential to determine whether Milton meant Satan as a figure of evil, or as a liberated and thus attractively heroic figure.

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Definitions:

Scaffolding

A teaching method that involves providing support to students as they learn new concepts, gradually reducing the support as the students become more proficient.

Zone of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's concept describing the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Child Centered

An educational approach focusing on the needs, interests, and abilities of children.

Structured Activities

Planned events or tasks designed to follow specific rules or a set framework, often with the goal of achieving a particular outcome or learning.