The question for my essay was to agree or disagree with: Some critics argue that you can only fully understand a piece of literature if you understand the historical events that were on going when it was being written. Others argue that each piece of literature is independent of its historical context and should not have to look for information outside the text to understand it. Choose a piece of literature from each time period that we've studied and support your opinion in terms of this literature you've chosen.
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I agree that each piece of literature is independent of its historical context and you should not have to look for information outside the text to understand it. It’s not essential, but knowing more about the historical events will add pleasure to reading the literature.
The Romantic William Blake’s outrage about industrialized England places into context his radical, socialist vision in works such as London. The misery Blake sees is depicted as a direct product of industrialization, not a general sense of urban decay. The Victorian Matthew Arnold’s use of science of the period is essential in understanding To Marguerite Continued. Arnold uses the geographical concept of the original continent, and the fact that all nations were one, as a symbol of the sense of connection all human beings feel but fail in their current, separated lives. The Modernist Joseph Conrad’s colonial context is essential to understand Heart of Darkness, which otherwise seems dated and racist to modern eyes. The fact that Conrad is writing deliberately through a colonial perspective to show what he saw as the negative effects of colonization makes the work more intelligible to modern audiences.
You seem to contradict your assertion that each piece of literature is independent of its historical context. Think about it. If it is essential to understand the colonial context of "Heart of Darkness", how does it stand by itself outside of its historical context?
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1. Introduction: Start by clearly stating your opinion and provide a brief overview of the two opposing viewpoints. This will give your readers an understanding of the topic you will be discussing.
2. Supporting arguments: In each paragraph, focus on one piece of literature from the respective time period and explain how it supports your opinion. Make sure to provide specific examples or quotes from the texts to illustrate your point.
3. Historical context: While you argue that historical context is not necessary to understand literature, acknowledge that having knowledge of the historical events can enhance the reading experience. This shows that you recognize the value of historical context while still maintaining your stance.
4. Conclusion: Conclude your essay by summarizing your main points and restating your opinion. You can also mention how understanding historical events can contribute to a deeper appreciation of literature, but it should not be a requirement for understanding the text itself.
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