Introduction to Mimetic Theory and Pragmatic Theory

1. Name: Joshi Tejasvi A
Roll No. 24
M.A. Part 01
Year 2015-16
Paper No:- 03. Literary Theory & Criticism.
Presentation Topic:- Introduction to Mimetic
Theory and Pragmatic Theory
Submitted to :- M.K. University Bhavnagar.
Department of English.

2. Mimetic & Pragmatic both are theoretical criticism.
Mimetic theory developed “Golden Age” of Greece by Plato and Aristotle
from that base comes the Pragmatic and ExpressiveTheory.
Pragmatic means the spirit or act of being practical, or calmly accepting the
facts. William James and John Dewey were known as the father of
Pragmatic.
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3. ‘Mimetic’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Imitation’. Mimetic means creative
copy. Mimetic criticism views the literary work as an imitation, or reflection,
or representation of the world and human life and the primary criterion
applied to a work is that of the “truth” of its representation to the subjects it
represents, or should represent.
The OED defines Mimesis as “a figure of speech, whereby the words or
actions of another are imitated” and “the deliberate imitation of one group
of people by another as a factor in social change.”
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4. This mode of criticism, which first appeared in
Plato and Aristotle is characteristics of modern
Theory of literary realism- Greek mimetic school
Is based upon the ideas expressed by Plato and
Aristotle.
Plato’s Republic book 3 & 4 . The wonder of
Mimesis lies in the copy drawing on the character
And power of the original to the point whereby the
Representation may even assume that character and
That power.
For Example

5. Pragmatic criticism is concerned first leading, with ethical
impact any literary text has upon an audience. It believe
that Art.The works as something which is constructed in
order to achieve certain effects on the audience. Effect
such as aesthetic pleasure, instruction, or special feelings.
Pragmatic is a philosophical tradition that began in the
united status around 1870. Pragmatism rejects the idea
that the function of thought is to describe, represent or
mirror reality.

6. Sir Philip Sidney’s poetry
Has clear cut purpose to
Achieve certain effect in
An audience good poets are
Those who write both to
Delight and teach, or in other words, for
delightful instruction.
For Example

7. Some book are this theory

8. ThankYou