This document compares structuralism and post-structuralism. Structuralism derives from linguistics and aims to find reliable truths by observing patterns in a logical, systematic way. It views language as an orderly system. Post-structuralism derives from philosophy and questions assumptions with a skeptical, emotive tone. It sees language as threatening and meaning as fluid. While structuralism seeks to understand reality through categorization, post-structuralism fundamentally questions concepts of human beings and civilization. In practice, structuralism looks for parallels and patterns in texts, while post-structuralism finds contradictions and shifts to show textual disunity.
1. o Name:- Rathod Neha R.
o Class:- M.A. sem-2
o Roll no:- 33
o Email id:- neharathod108@gmail.com
o Year:- 2016-2017
o Paper:- 7
o Topic:- Differences:- structuralism & post
structuralism
2. Differences:- structuralism
& post structuralism
It is a literary theory.
It can be related it with
text and make study of text.
System of recurrent
patterns or Motifs.
Studied the under lying
structure.
post structure is a response to
structuralism.
The rejection of the self- sufficiency
of the structure.
Closely related to modernism.
Argues that study of underlying
structure is reason of bias and
misinterpretation.
Study must be done on base of
knowledge.
Structuralism :- Post structuralism :-
5. origin
Structuralism :-
Derives from linguistics.
Observe accurately
Collect data systematically
Logical deduction.
Able to find reliable conclusion.
Inherits scientific outlook.
Believes in system method and
reasons.
Able to established reliable
truth.
Post structuralism:-
Derives from philosophy.
It is just oral.
Sceptical by nature.
Usually undercuts.
Questions notions and
assumption.
Inherits habit of scepticism.
Fully conscious about the irony
and paradox.
6. Tone and style
Structuralism :-
Abstraction and generalization.
Derivation from linguistic science.
Example: introduction to the
structural analysis of narrative by
Roland Bather.
Tone:Typical
Step by step exposition.
Complete with diagrams.
Style: Natural andTypical.
Scientific writing.
Aim: scientific coolness.
Post structuralism:-
Much more emotive.
Bas on a word play.
Puns and allusion.
Tone: urgent and euphoric.
Style: flamboyant and self
consciously showy.
Aim: an engaged warmth.
7. Attitude to language
Structuralism :-
The linguistic medium.
An orderly system.
Not choice.
Use: to think and to perceive
Post structuralism:-
Language are threat.
Reality is textual.
Not achieving any knowledge
through language.
Verbal sign.
Meaning are fluid.
Not fully in control of
language.
Constantly slippage of
subject.
Metaphorical base of words
Use: to deconstruct a text.
8. Project by
Structuralism :-
Question our way of
structuring and
categorizing reality.
Free of habitual modes of
perception of
categorization
More reliable view of thing.
Post structuralism:-
Much more fundamental.
Human being as an in
independent entity.
Individual is a products of
social and linguistic force.
Tissue of textualities.
Scepticism as torch.
Burn away intellectual
ground.
Western civilization built
on it.
9. Practical differences:-
Structuralism :-
parallels / echoes
Balances
Reflections / Repetitions
Symmetry
Contrasts
Patterns
Effect: to show textual
unity and coherence
Post structuralism:-
Contradictions/ paradox
Shifts/ Breaks in:Tone,
viewpoint,Tense,
Person, Attitude
Conflicts
Absences/ omissions
Linguistic quirks
Aporia
Effect: to show textual
disunity