Question

which statement best describes the similarities between the feminist and historical approaches to literary analysis?
both limit analysis to the words on the page rather than considering factors that influenced the author.
neither considers how social forces affect the literary work.
neither considers where and when the author lived or how those factors affected the literary work.
both consider how cultural and political forces affect the literary work.

Explanation:

• Feminist literary analysis examines how gender - related cultural and political forces shape a literary work. It looks at the representation of women, gender roles, and the power dynamics related to gender in society as they are reflected in literature.
• Historical literary analysis considers the cultural and political context of the time when the work was written. This includes factors such as the social structure, political movements, and cultural values of the era, which all influence the creation and interpretation of the literary work.

Answer:

Both consider how cultural and political forces affect the literary work.