The main aspect that distinguishes Western criticism from other parts of the world is the emphasis on the significance of the text itself. Western criticism places a strong focus on the text's structure, style, language, and imagery. This approach to criticism is based on the belief that the text itself contains all of the necessary information and insights needed for interpretation, and that the critic's role is to uncover these hidden meanings. In contrast, other critical approaches may place more emphasis on the author, the historical or social context, or the reader's response.