Lesson 2: 7 Literary Standard of Literature

• Artistry:

  • Quality that appeals to readers' standard of beauty
  • Elements work together to express intended meaning
• Intellectual Value:

  • Appeals to our intellect
  • Inflames critical thinking
  • Helps uncover indispensable truths about life and human nature
• Suggestiveness:

  • Appeals to our emotion
  • Makes us sympathize or empathize with people involved in an artwork
• Spiritual Value:

  • Appeals to our sense of morality
  • Makes us undergo self-realization to become better persons
  • Capacity to inspire ordinary people who do things extraordinarily well
• Permanence:

  • Excellent artwork lasts and stands the test of time
  • Can be read on several occasions with new insights for each reading
• Universality:

  • Superb artwork is timeless and timely
  • Forever relevant and appeals to all regardless of race, education, gender, religion, or social status
  • Deals with elemental feelings, fundamental truths, and universal conditions
• Style:

  • Manifests the artist's ingenuity and originality
  • Showcases talent beyond mediocrity
  • Deviates from usual convention