Zuzana OTEVŘELOVÁ
Bachelor's thesis
Social criticism in Oscar Wilde's comedies
Criticism of Victorian Society in Comedies by Oscar Wilde
Abstract:
This thesis concerns with social criticism in Oscar Wilde comedies. The thesis focuses on two comedies: The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) and An Ideal Husband (1895), by examining how they reflect and criticise Victorian society. In particular the thesis deals with the topics of marriage, moral principles and the portrayal of women. Also, it shows Wilde's view of society in the Victorian era and …moreAbstract:
Tato práce se zaměřuje na kritiku společnosti v komediích Oscara Wilda. Soustředí se na dvě komedie. Jak je důležité míti Filipa (1895) a Ideální manžel (1895) a sleduje jak, tyto texty odráží viktoriánskou společnost a kritizují ji. Práce se zaměřuje především na témata manželství a morálky a na zobrazení ženských postav. Také ukazuje, jaký měl Oscar Wilde pohled na společnost a jaké byly jeho hodnoty
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 5. 2020
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: Mgr. Petr Anténe, Ph.D.
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OTEVŘELOVÁ, Zuzana. Social criticism in Oscar Wilde's comedies. Olomouc, 2020. bakalářská práce (Bc.). UNIVERZITA PALACKÉHO V OLOMOUCI. Pedagogická fakulta
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Special Needs Pedagogy / SPP-AJ
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