Mgr. Meena Toora, B.A.

Master's thesis

An Analysis of the Positive and Negative Discrimination of Non-White Characters in the Children’s Works of David Walliams

An Analysis of the Positive and Negative Discrimination of Non-White Characters in the Children’s Works of David Walliams
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá aspekty pozitivní a negativní diskriminace nebělošských postav v dětských knihách Davida Walliamse. První část se zaměřuje na pozadí autorova života, Walliamsovy vlastní rasové kontroverze, dětský pohled na literaturu a definice pozitivní a negativní diskriminace. Druhá část se zaměřuje na konkrétní postavy z jeho románů pro děti a analýzu diskriminace vůči nim.
Abstract:
This Master’s thesis deals with aspects of positive and negative discrimination of non-white characters in the children’s works of David Walliams. The first part concentrates on the author’s background, Walliams’ own race-related controversies, children’s perspective of literature and definitions of positive and negative discrimination. The second part focuses on specific characters in his children …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 30. 5. 2024
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D.
  • Reader: PhDr. Libor Práger, Ph.D.

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Silesian University in Opava

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

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English language / English language