approaches

• Formalism: Considers the form, structure, and technical features of the text as more important than the content and context.
• Philosophical Approach: Focuses on themes, view of the world, moral statements, and author's philosophy.
• Biographical Approach: Focuses on the connection of the work to the author's personal experiences.
• Historical Approach: Focuses on the connection of the work to the historical period in which it was written.
• Psychological Approach: Focuses on the psychology of characters.
• Sociological Approach: Focuses on man's relationship to others in society, politics, religion, and business.