Structuralist theory.
 

Ok so for my school I have to use this theory to analyze
Some random poem.

Problem is ive never herd of this shiy..and I cant find anything
Helpful.

So any of u jave experience with this...I would appreciate some help.

@deadman @Objective @Figurative @Knucklehead @Split

Anyone still in school

You have to apply a system of relationships for a poem?

Are you doing online schooling? Lmao.

I actually go to school lol.

Its for my literally theory class.

I just cant find anything helpful...nothing I find actaully explains
The theory..they just describe it.

I basically dont know where to start

That wasn't very helpful.

Structuralism considers language as a system of signs and signification.. how elements relate to each other and the initial system they are implied in.. kinda challenges the belief that literature reflects a given reality..

So I take it you have to analyzed it by examining structures such as characterization or plot and show how these patterns are universal and can be used to develop a general conclusion.

how does this poem fit into a greater picture?

Structuralism = how does whatever is being looked at fit into a larger picture.

what is the larger picture this poem is dealing with....and how does it fit.

Ya just analyze the literary devices and use them to address society or the real life issues that pertain w the literature ur reading

structuralism also relies heavy on introspection fyi.

Im sorry I cant give you more lol..im literally lost with this subject.

The poem is

London by william blake.


Thanks to everyone who gave helpful imput.

@VERITAS

Could elaborate more on introspection...or some links

I meant my initial post wasn't very helpful.

Here you go, just pay attention to the first method.
Might help, might not.

http://prezi.com/w2aomkmdbs7c/3-ways...w-historicism/

Tichener and wundt were big into using introspection to try and explain cognitive processes.....the behaviorists hated this lol.

have fun with that

i don't know enough about this to confidently offer you any insight, sorry braj

thanks guys helped me start atleast lol

This is possibly one of the easiest assignments you could be given IMO

As a Libertarian I feel it fits in quite well with current times

Are you having trouble with the poem itself or just breaking it down in the structuralist theory?

knuck you came off real rawn right there playa...just saying.

Shock of my life. Rawn was an expert on this......as soon as sum1 else explained. Foh.

That is the highest of insults, V

I go to an ivy league school though, so even if it did at least it has merit

hey knucklehead.....

Pretty much that in bold.

Ive started but still having trouble filling 3 pages...I lnow three pages isnt alot.
But when u dont know shit about the subject it can be time consuming lol.

Best of luck Innovator, never done anything like this so I doubt I'll be of any help except for some googling. Seems like a few of the others in here got quite the knowledge or know how to approach the task correctly. I can only come with assumptions, as opposed to claim I know a shitload based on what others have said and give pointers, I will not do that.

Best of luck with your assignment, you're a smart fella, I bet you'll do just fine. Peace.