Authorial Intention

Authorial intention is the idea that when an author creates a work—such as a book, poem, or film—they have specific thoughts, purposes, or messages they want to convey. Understanding this intention involves considering what the creator aimed to express or achieve. However, scholars often debate whether analyzing a work should focus on the author's original purpose or how the audience interprets it. Essentially, authorial intention is about the original goals or meanings the creator intended to communicate through their work.