Bc. Ondřej Fabula

Bachelor's thesis

The Disintegration of Social Norms and Moral Boundaries in "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?"

The Disintegration of Social Norms and Moral Boundaries in "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?"
Abstract:
Tato esej se zabývá hrou Edwarda Albeeho "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia" z pohledu absurdního divadla a zkoumá, jak tato hra zpochybňuje tradiční narativy a společenské normy. Esej začíná úvodem do Albeeho unikátního divadelního přístupu, přičemž zdůrazňuje jeho použití absurdna ke zpochybnění tradičního vnímání reality a morálky. Analýza dále rozebírá ústřední témata hry, jako je proměnlivost lidských …more
Abstract:
This essay delves into Edward Albee's "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?" through the lens of the Theatre of the Absurd, exploring how the play challenges traditional narratives and societal norms. The essay begins with an introduction to Albee's unique ap-proach in theatre, highlighting his use of absurdity to question conventional percep-tions of reality and morality. The analysis further dissects the …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 5. 2024

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 13. 6. 2024
  • Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Mgr. Nela Hachlerová

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor programme / field:
English Language and Literature / English Language and Literature