Bc. Anita Opitzová

Master's thesis

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Selected Works of Literary Fiction

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Selected Works of Literary Fiction
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce pojednává o zobrazení disociační poruchy identity (DID) ve specifických dílech literární fikce, jmenovitě u postav Dr. Jekylla (Podivný případ Dr. Jekylla a pana Hyda), Gluma (Pán Prstenů) a Vypravěče (Klub Rváčů). Tyto tři postavy vykazují možné symptomy této poruchy a zároveň jsou též označovány za „špatné“, kvůli svým činům. Jejich kriminální aktivita je často přisuzována jejich …more
Abstract:
This diploma thesis deals with the depiction of dissociative identity disorder (DID) in selected works of literary fiction, namely the characters of Dr. Jekyll (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) and the Narrator (Fight Club). These three characters show possible symptoms of this disorder and are also branded as "bad" because of their actions. Their criminal …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 25. 5. 2022

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 14. 6. 2022
  • Supervisor: Ph.D. Stephen Paul Hardy
  • Reader: M.Phil. James Joseph Little, Ph.D.

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