11-14-2017, 12:00 PM
The arguments they make are persuasive. Outside of these forums, intent is a sunk cost. So, they are correct, it does not matter.
However, if you are offering critique of a poem, then, intent does matter to a certain extent because the author has a certain message they desire to convey and part of critique is commenting on how a well a message or the message is conveyed. You are critiquing for the author. I think that changes things a little bit.
Understanding the authors intent does not add or detract from literature's merit, but it can help you offer a more relevant critique.
However, if you are offering critique of a poem, then, intent does matter to a certain extent because the author has a certain message they desire to convey and part of critique is commenting on how a well a message or the message is conveyed. You are critiquing for the author. I think that changes things a little bit.
Understanding the authors intent does not add or detract from literature's merit, but it can help you offer a more relevant critique.