OBJECTIVES:

a. define “Asian Literature”.

b. cite the unique characteristics
and features of Asian Literature.

ACTIVITY

Give the correct grouping or

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classification of the following
pictures and authors.

Picture A #1

Picture A #2

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Picture A #3

Picture B #1

Picture B #2

Picture B #3

Author #1

Manu
Joseph

Author #2

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Yōko
Ogawa

Author #3

Kenzaburō
Ōe

Answer:

1. Manu Joseph
Manu Joseph is an Indian
journalist and writer.

Answer:

2. Yōko Ogawa is a
Japanese writer.

Answer:

3. Kenzaburō Ōe
Kenzaburō Ōe is a Japanese
writer and a major figure in
contemporary Japanese
literature.

Analysis:

What does the activity tell us

about the connection between the
authors and the country?

Analysis:

Could you describe their customs

and way of life?

ASIAN LITERATURE
It refers to the study of the
literature of the people in:
1. China 3. Japan
2. India 4. Other
small nations surround
them.

•Critical analysis is a careful

examination and evaluation
of a text, image, or other
work or performance.

Critical analysis is a broader

approach that looks at the text
as a whole. It involves
evaluating and interpreting the
overall meaning, themes, and
messages conveyed by the
work.

Critical analysis goes beyond the

surface level and examines the
social, cultural, historical, or
philosophical contexts that may
influence the text. It also involves
considering the author's intentions
and the impact of the work on its
audience.

The goal is to uncover the

nuances, patterns, and meanings
embedded in the words and
phrases. Close reading often
involves paying attention to literary
devices, such as symbolism,
imagery, and word choice, as well
as considering the broader context
within the text.

Close reading is deep analysis

of how a literary text works; it
is both a reading process and
something you include in a
literary analysis paper.

Close reading is a method that

involves a meticulous examination
of a specific passage or section of
a text. It emphasizes a detailed
and careful analysis of the
language, style, and structure
within a limited portion of the text.

Purpose:
Close reading is to uncover the
specific meanings and nuances
within a particular passage.
Critical analysis aims to provide
a comprehensive understanding
of the work as a whole.

Here are the steps to do the close

analysis and critical interpretation
of literary text.
Step 1: Read the passage.
Take notes as you read.

Here are the steps to do the close

analysis and critical interpretation
of literary text.