Question

what are two goals of feminist literary criticism? choose two correct answers.
to evaluate why female authors are morally superior to male authors
to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated
to explore emotional rather than political or historical aspects of literature
to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies
to focus exclusively on female authors and female characters

Explanation:

• Option "to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated": Feminist literary criticism aims to bring attention to female authors whose works have been overlooked, so this is a goal.
• Option "to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies": It analyzes the portrayal of women in literature, especially in patriarchal contexts, which is a key goal of feminist literary criticism.
• The other options are incorrect: "to evaluate why female authors are morally superior" (feminist criticism is not about moral superiority), "to explore emotional rather than political or historical aspects of literature" (not a core goal), "to focus exclusively on female authors and female characters" (it also examines male - centered literature's impact on women, not exclusive focus).

Answer:

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