Bc. Kristína Tóthová

Master's thesis

Freudian Jekyll and Lacanian Gray: A Psychoanalytical Reading of Two English Novels

Freudian Jekyll and Lacanian Gray: A Psychoanalytical Reading of Two English Novels
Abstract:
Cílem této práce je ponořit se do tajemné oblasti psychiky dvou literárních postav: Dr. Henry Jekylla a Doriana Graye. Psychoanalytickou oporu přitom poskytuje Sigmund Freud a Jacques Lacan. Spolu s psychologickým výkladem hlavních protagonistů jsou zkoumány také životy a zkušenosti obou autorů s cílem prokázat, že tyto literární postavy jsou vlastně velmi podobné jejich tvůrcům. Hrdina Roberta Louise …more
Abstract:
The aim of the present thesis is to delve into the mysterious realm of the psyche of two literary characters: Dr. Henry Jekyll and Mr. Dorian Gray. The psychoanalytical underpinning is provided by Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan. Alongside with the psychological interpretation of the main protagonists, the lives and experiences of the two writers are scrutinized as well, in order to demonstrate that …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 9. 5. 2013

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 13. 6. 2013
  • Supervisor: doc. Michael Matthew Kaylor, PhD.
  • Reader: Bonita Rhoads

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