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Marxist Criticism · English Literature

Which of the following describes 'Reification'?

  1. Turning human beings and social relationships into thing-like or quantifiable objects
  2. The editorial and craft process of making a narrative feel more realistic and grounded
  3. Revising a published work extensively to satisfy the demands of a government censor
  4. The gradual historical transition from oral poetic traditions to written prose forms
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Correct answer: Turning human beings and social relationships into thing-like or quantifiable objects

Reification occurs when human qualities are treated as if they were objects for sale. Marxist critics analyze how characters in capitalist societies often view others as tools or obstacles rather than human beings.

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