Question

what are two goals of feminist literary criticism? select two options. to focus exclusively on female authors and female characters to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies to explore emotional rather than political or historical aspects of literature to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated to evaluate why female authors are morally superior to male authors

Explanation:

Feminist literary criticism aims to analyze how gender - especially female experiences - is represented in literature. It looks at the constraints on female characters in patriarchal systems and also seeks to bring attention to under - appreciated female authors. It doesn't focus only on female authors/characters, nor does it solely explore emotional aspects, and it doesn't claim female authors are morally superior.

Answer:

B. to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies
D. to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated