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Deconstruction as a Resistance to Authority

Radical Deconstruction

In Conclusion...

Through structuralist view of language.

Deconstruction: method of analyzing literature and a set of assumptions about language.

“Deconstruct” originates from the German word “abbauen” which means “to take apart” or to “unbuild”

Examples: Resistance to authority

If an author or group claims to posses the absolute truth, you can always deconstruct their claim

- their truth is relative because it is expressed in a particular language

Prophet of Deconstruction: Jaques Derrida

Practical Results of Deconstruction

Use deconstruction to subvert an authority that is oppressing you.

Literary Theory: Deconstruction

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