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 :-

3. Differences :-
structuralism and post
structuralism
Theoretica
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differences
Practical
difference
s

4. Theoretical
differences
Origins
Tone and
style
Attitude
to
Languag
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Project
by

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