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The document discusses the concept of intertextuality, which refers to how a text relates to and is influenced by other texts. It provides definitions of intertextuality from dictionaries and literature. Examples are given of how authors like C.S. Lewis and Ernest Hemingway incorporated references and themes from other works into their own novels through intertextuality. Different types of intertextuality are outlined, such as quotation, travesty, copy, covering, translation, reply, and various types of instrumental versions of songs.

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Intertext

The document discusses the concept of intertextuality, which refers to how a text relates to and is influenced by other texts. It provides definitions of intertextuality from dictionaries and literature. Examples are given of how authors like C.S. Lewis and Ernest Hemingway incorporated references and themes from other works into their own novels through intertextuality. Different types of intertextuality are outlined, such as quotation, travesty, copy, covering, translation, reply, and various types of instrumental versions of songs.

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INTERTEXT

BY: JAMAILLA MELENDREZ AND FLORES CLERIGO


INTERTEXT

Intertextis the shaping of a text's


meaning by another text. It is the
interconnection between similar or
related works of literature that reflect
and influence an audience's
interpretation of the text.
INTERTEXTUALITY

According to the Merriam-Webster


dictionary, intertextuality means the
complex interrelationship between a
text and other texts taken as basic
to the creation or interpretation of
the text.
INTERTEXT

a literary text that is related


to one or more other texts,
especially through the use
of allusions to these texts.
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or
political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers.
INTERTEXT

 Example: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (By C. S. Lewis)
 In this case, C. S. Lewis adapts the idea of Christ’s crucifixion in his fantasy
novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He, very shrewdly, weaves
together the religious and entertainment themes for a children’s book.
Lewis uses an important event from The New Testament, transforming it into
a story about redemption. In doing so, he uses Edmund, a character that
betrays his savior, Aslan. Generally, the motive of this theme is to introduce
other themes, such as evil actions, losing innocence, and redemption.
Example #5: For Whom the Bell Tolls (By Earnest Hemingway)
In the following example, Hemingway uses intertextuality for the title of his
novel. He takes the title of a poem, Meditation XVII, written by John Donne.
The excerpt of this poem reads:
“No man is an island … and therefore never send to know for whom the bell
tolls; it tolls for thee.”
Hemingway not only uses this excerpt for the title of his novel, he also makes
use of the idea in the novel, as he clarifies and elaborates the abstract
philosophy of Donne by using the concept of the Spanish Civil War. By the
end, the novel expands other themes, such as loyalty, love, and camaraderie.
INTERTEXT AND HYPERTEXT

 Intertext is putting a text in relation to another text, usually through direct


quotes or references. A book that quotes another book to compare,
contrast, or expand on a point is using intertext.
 Hypertext by it’s nature is purely a computer construct. It’s a way of
providing clickable links to other sections of a document, or other
documents on the internet. It’s the basis of what we know of as the world
wide web, but it started it’s life as more basic links within a document - for
example clicking on a line in the table of contents would take you to that
chapter. It even pre-dates WYSIWIG and mouse driven interfaces.
TYPES OF
INTERTEXTUALITY
1. QUOTATION

Itis the actual insertion


of a text within another
2. TRAVESTY

Isa practice of imitation an


original text
A. Pastiche- Rewriting of some “noble” text as a new text that
retains the fundamental content but presents it in another style in
order to “debase” it.
B. Parody- Retaining the stylistic properties of the original text while
diverting it’s subject.
3. COPY

Itis a performance that aims


at being closest possible
imitation of a pre-existent,
usually recorded
performance.
4. COVERING

Itis a rendering a previously


recorded song that displays
the usual stylistic configuration
of the covering artist.
5. TRANSLATION

It is a creation of new


text from a text of
different language.
6. REPLY

An answer to
the original text
7. INSTRUMENTAL COVER

Instrumental/allosonic rendering
of a previously recorded song
where the main vocal line has
been replaced by an
instrumental melodic line.
8. INSTRUMENTAL REMIX

A remix of the original


song from which the
leading voice has simply
been removed.
THE END

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