Deconstructive Criticism

Deconstructive criticism is an approach that examines texts or ideas by analyzing their underlying assumptions, contradictions, and ambiguities. Instead of accepting interpretations at face value, it seeks to uncover how meaning is constructed and how language can shape or distort understanding. This method highlights that texts can have multiple, often conflicting interpretations and that meaning is not fixed. By doing so, it encourages a more nuanced reading, revealing hidden biases, power dynamics, or unresolved tensions within the work or concept.