The power of subtext: making sense of literature
Abstract
Readers' engagement with literature is enriched by focusing not only on the text and context, but also on the material's subtext. In the subtext lies a wellspring of meanings and interpretations that readers are privileged to come up with, especially as these relate to three concerns: complexity in character motivations, testing the internal logic of a narrative, and collocation of concepts in other disciplines. The goal is a dialogue with literary texts, empowering readers as the vital link in the interpretation process.
Source or Periodical Title
U.P. Los Baños Journal
Page
135-146
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Yapo, Jerry R., "The power of subtext: making sense of literature" (2021). Journal Article. 3867.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3867