intentions, intentions. seems to be the overriding difference between the two theories. liberal humanists contend that great literature speaks in universals and thusly an author should aspire for the same. his/her intentions should be determined by this need to portray something universal, whatever that is.
meanwhile, marxists will contend an artist's intentions are already predetermined. does that mean literature has any import outside of the base? yes of course, but i think we'd have to put marxism aside to figure that out.
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