Terry Eagleton when explaining the intentions of New Criticism:
"Poetry, as an essentially contemplative mode, would spur us not to change the world but to reverence it for what it was, teach us to approach it with a disinterested humility." pg. 40
I really enjoy this idea. As many artists would like their art to change or mark the world by invoking questions and reactions into their audiences. This statement claims that under New Criticism it should do the opposite. Poetry works as a guide to appreciate what we have. Though it is difficult, in my opinion, to actually produce an art form that will not cause ideas of changing the world; I can relate to thought of acceptance rather than constant struggle for change or influence.
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