Intertextuality refers to the intricate web of connections and references between different texts. It's the literary equivalent of a conversation, where one work responds to, echoes, or even challenges another. This can take various forms, including direct quotations, allusions, parodies, or even thematic similarities.
Let's delve into a fictional example to illustrate this concept:
Imagine a contemporary novel titled "Echoes of Atlantis" by author A, and a classic play called "The Lost Kingdom" by author B.
In "Echoes of Atlantis," author A weaves a tale of a modern-day archaeological expedition uncovering ancient ruins beneath the sea. The protagonist, Dr. Elena Rivers, discovers a mysterious artifact that leads her to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization. Throughout the narrative, the author subtly references Plato's account of Atlantis, drawing parallels between the mythical island and the fictional civilization within the novel.
Meanwhile, in "The Lost Kingdom" by author B, the play explores the downfall of a once-great empire through the lens of a tragic royal family. The play's protagonist, Prince Alaric, grapples with questions of duty, power, and betrayal as he navigates the political intrigue of his kingdom. Embedded within the dialogue and imagery are echoes of ancient myths and legends, particularly the story of Atlantis, serving as a metaphor for the kingdom's demise.
In this intertextual analysis:
1. **Direct Reference**: Both works directly reference the legend of Atlantis, albeit in different contexts. While "Echoes of Atlantis" explores it as a central plot element, "The Lost Kingdom" uses it symbolically to represent the theme of downfall and loss.
2. **Thematic Parallels**: Both narratives share thematic elements such as the rise and fall of civilizations, the quest for knowledge and power, and the consequences of hubris. Through these shared themes, the authors engage in a dialogue that transcends the boundaries of their individual works.
3. **Character Motifs**: The protagonists of both works, Dr. Elena Rivers and Prince Alaric, undergo journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Their character arcs echo the archetypal hero's journey, drawing upon familiar motifs present in mythological narratives.
4. **Cultural Commentary**: By referencing ancient myths and legends, both authors comment on contemporary society's fascination with lost civilizations, the human quest for knowledge, and the timeless themes of hubris and downfall.
Through this intertextual analysis, we see how the exchange of ideas, motifs, and themes enriches the literary landscape, inviting readers to explore the connections between different works and uncover deeper layers of meaning.
2. Is the social cultural historical
political and other related
circumstances or events that
surround the text
3. Identify this things first
about the text
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Time the text was written it may also help if you would look at what
circumstances or events triggered the author to write that piece going back
to Noli Me Tangere Dr Jose Rizal experienced the maltreatment and the
unjust ruling of the Spaniards himself so he got inspired and wrote the novel
knowing these real-life experiences by the author you will understand better
why the novel goes that way
7. AGENDA
Intertext happens when
an author borrows or cites
an idea from another text.
The cited texts contain a
context which was
borrowed from other
texts.
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10. Intertextuality is a dialogue among different texts
and interpretations of the writer, the reader, and the
context.
Hypertext is related with the manner of reading a text online.
It is text on a computer screen or other electronic devices
with references (hyperlink) to other texts which the reader
can immediately access.
12. Intertextuality can give you a
deeper appreciation of some of the
great work you read
What Is Intertextuality?
Sometimes, a wok literature refers to another important work in
subtle or direct ways
13. IMPORTANCE OF
INTERTEXTUALITY
• Reading can actually be a
shared experience.
• It is important because it is
another form of communication
between the reader and the
author.
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23. PASTICHE
- A work of art that mixes styles or materials.
- A dramatic, literary, or musical piece openly
imitating the previous works of other artists, often
with satirical intent.
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26. Pastiche is deliberate imitation of
another's style, which may or may
not be for comic effect. Parody is
exaggeration of certain features
of another's style, always done for
comic effect.
Notes de l'éditeur
Yes they sound the same, but these three concepts are very different from one another. Let us begin with CONTEXT
We have to look at the background of the text, what was the environment from which the text was made who is the author when was it written why was it written or for whom is the text
These are things you can ask about some text for you to understand it better
text is affected by the prevalent or dominant trends or events during that time. to understand noli me Tangere better you may often research about
the spanish period in the Philippines and the experiences of filipinos during that period with this you will understand better why the novel goes that way
what are the problems or matters the text is talking about once again
the issues they deal with are the unjust ruling of the spaniards among the filipinos during their time one of these is the abuse of power among high priests or
friars
this is very visible in the novels like when padre damaso raped maria clara who was actually his daughter once again the context is simply the background of the text
be it socially politically culturally historically or by circumstances.
there is actually no unique or original text this means that some texts are influenced or may have borrowed some concepts from texts of the past therefore intertextuality is the development of a text meaning through another text it shows the connections between languages images characters themes or subjects this gives us an idea that every text is influenced by previous texts and the texts
is a young boy whose nose gets big whenever he lies now does this sound familiar to you yes because this story is inspired by the infamous tale
of Pinocchio a puppet whose nose grows long whenever he lies once again
In Shrek, there is a character which is a cat, who is called Puss in Boots. The character is a intertextual reference of the character Zorro, who is the main character from the Mask of Zorro and is played by Antonio Banderas, who also voices the character of Puss in Boots.
Tangled has i=an intertextual reference to Rapunzel, who is a a character from the fairytale.
First introduced by French Julia Kristeva in the late 60s
Any text is constructed of a mosaic quotations.
It may be as simple as references to another text or the literary themes in that text
When the author and the reader have many common understanding of a text, this allows the author to communicate to the reDER IN TERMS OF THAT ORIgianl text
Allusion may be as simple as referring to a haracter or quoting a line
Uses many of the same elements of another but does it in a new and funny way.
It may copy the setting, plot, characters or other parts of the original work
Uses many of the same elements of another but does it in a new and funny way.
It may copy the setting, plot, characters or other parts of the original work
Pastiche and Parody look a lot by the surface but they differ from motivations
