Grimsci and Marxism

Grimsci's theory on hegemony is basically being defined as different classes within society. Grimsci also describes hegemony as being a "ruling class" and "class struggle". Hegemony is also class groups being in control. In this article Grimsci talks about war position and it's long struggles. He describes culture and ideology, he gives the readers a more clear view and understanding of these terms. He also describes "The Role of Intellectuals In Society". In this reading we will also see Grimsci's own words and quotes from his prison notebook. To sit and read his views I found it very interesting.

Marxist reading, "Girl", by Jamaica Kincaid, relates in some way to the Grimsci's article, because in the article Grimsci talk about the different classes, struggles with in these classes and class powers. In the story "Girl" I feel that she is in a low class society and she has no type of power, because her mother has the power on her. I feel she is basically living like a slave, this is what describes the struggling. She has to wash clothes, cook, and clean. She is given a list of chores to do everyday of the week. Because of her posture, her mother considers her a slut. Marxist describes what the girl is going through as "Labor", which is what Grimsci describes in his reading of hegemony.

I feel what is most useful in these readings is the fact that they have meanings towards them. They are made to grab the readers attention, and this is very important when it comes down to literature. For example, Marxist's reading on Rudolph's Shiny New Economy, this reading really captured my attention. It does have a meaning that people may agree or disagree with. The least useful things about these readings are for one is how long these readings are. I as a reader don't really like reading alot about things that seem to get boring as you keep reading. I feel the readings take to long to get to the point. This all has to do with literature because this stuff is what makes a reading with in literature, it all exists within a story, article, or reading.