m standard theory. Until the entire theoretical paradigm is revolutionized to allow Feminist critics to express themselves in a way which is independent of more traditional theories, Feminist contributions to literary theory in general will necessarily be minimal (Meese 136).
Perhaps, then, it is premature to demand a complete revision of the American canon, and for the time being it might be more pragmatic to incorporate the ideas and ideals behind a Feminist revision of the American canon on the everyday level, such as in university classrooms, rather than attempting to change the canon itself. Some Feminists, in fact, are opposed to canons in general, and they are particularly put off by the idea of revising the traditional canon to reflect Feminist literary theory. They fear th
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