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 roles, especially in patriarchal societies, affect female characters. It also seeks to give due recognition to female authors whose works might have been overlooked. Focusing "exclusively" on female authors/characters (first option) is too narrow as it can also analyze male - authored works from a feminist lens. Exploring only "emotional" aspects (third option) is incorrect as it is a political and social critique. Claiming female authors are "morally superior" (fifth option) is not a scholarly goal but a biased statement.

Answer:

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