Marxist Criticism · English Literature

Marxist critics often focus on 'Class Conflict' as the 'motor of history.' In a novel, this might be analyzed as:

  1. The psychological struggle between a protagonist and their own inner ego
  2. The conflict between the protagonist and the harsh physical environment
  3. The tension between characters representing different economic classes
  4. The use of contrasting color imagery to symbolize opposing values
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Correct answer: The tension between characters representing different economic classes

Marxist analysis moves away from individual psychology and reads characters as representatives of social classes. The tensions between them reflect the larger power struggles and economic contradictions within the society the novel depicts.

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