Reader-Response Theory and Thematic Interpretation
When applying Reader-Response theory to an ambiguous ending in a work of modernist fiction, which of the following best describes the effect on thematic understanding?
A
The work’s meaning becomes fixed as Reader-Response critics agree upon one universal theme applicable to all audiences.
B
Ambiguity is determined insignificant since readers’ emotional reactions are deemed irrelevant compared to formalist analysis of structure and style.
C
An authoritative interpretation emerges as correct because Reader-Response theory prioritizes authorial intent over reader experience.
D
Readers co-create meaning based on personal experiences, leading to a multiplicity of valid themes grounded in individual response.
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