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Marxist Criticism · English Literature

In Marxist criticism, 'False Consciousness' refers to:

  1. A character who deliberately pretends to be someone other than themselves
  2. The working class failing to recognize their own exploitation under capitalism
  3. The practice of publishing under a pseudonym to conceal one's true identity
  4. A plot twist in which the protagonist discovers the events were merely a dream
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Correct answer: The working class failing to recognize their own exploitation under capitalism

False consciousness occurs when the oppressed adopt the ideology of their oppressors, often believing that the current social hierarchy is fair or inevitable. Marxist critics look for how texts either reinforce or dismantle this state.

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