One sole method of interpretation?

One sole method of interpretation?

So I’m kinda on an interpretation blog kick here. These are intriguing questions posed in class so I’m running with them!

Should all texts be interpreted using the same method?

First of all, what would the “same” method be? What would that even look like? Just look at all the literary theories that exist today and that we have looked at in class, I don’t think they would all be able to stick to just one sole method of interpretation. Could a Marxist, feminist, romantic, post-colonial, Christian method be taught? And I didn’t even mention all of them in that! I think one sole “same” method is impossible.

It is impossible for everyone to interpret a text the same way. Just refer to my previous post, all of come with our own set of experiences, assumptions, and background. We will each interpret a piece of literature differently because no two people are the same. In the human race there is nothing the “same.” Sure, there are commonalities, sure some people might see the same thing in a piece of literature and may agree at times, but on the whole, if we include everyone, there is no way that everyone can agree on one “same” method or treat every work of literature the “same.” That’s like… communism. And we all know how that works out in the end, haha.