Bc. Jitka Komárková

Master's thesis

Brainwashing as a "solution" for a (post)modern hero in the works of G. Orwell, A. Huxley and A. Burgess

Brainwashing as a "solution" for a (post)modern hero in the works of G. Orwell, A. Huxley and A. Burgess
Abstract:
Diplomová práce se zabývá využíváním techniky vymývání mozku jako jedním z hlavních témat dystopické literatury dvacátého století. Zaměřuje se na tematickou analýzu tří dystopických románů, a to Báječný nový svět Aldouse Huxleyho, 1984 George Orwella a Mechanický pomeranč Anthonyho Burgesse. Pozornost věnuje zejména osobitému způsobu zpracování tématu vymývání mozku těmito třemi autory. Diplomová práce …more
Abstract:
The diploma thesis deals with brainwashing as an influence technique used as one of the crucial themes in the twentieth century dystopian literature. It focuses on thematic analysis of three dystopian novels, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, and Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange, with particular attention to distinct treatment of the theme of brainwashing by …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 26. 4. 2010

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 15. 6. 2010
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Education

Master programme / field:
Teacher Training for Primary and Lower Secondary Schools / Lower Secondary School and Language School Teacher Training in English Language