Objective Correlative
Objective Correlative $ Objective correlative was e term used by T.S Eliot in his essay 'Hamlet and his problems ' ,and published in 'The Sacred Wood(1920) $ The Objective Correlative is that formula for creating a specific emotional reaction merely by the presence of certain words, objects, or items juxtaposed with eachother. $ According to Eliot,the only way of expressing emotion in the form of art is by finding an Objective Correlative. $ Objective correlative can be A set of objects A set of situations A chain of events that are used to evoke a particular emotion. A-- Objective Correlative in a horror story. Cracking of door, sound of thunder, owl's screeching, dog's barking. B- Objective Correlative in a romantic story Roses, poetry, romantic music etc. $ T S Eliot says that sleepwalking scene of Lady Macbeth was a perfect Objective Correlative because readers can easily underst...