Representing Archetypal Anxieties in A. Huxley's Brave New World – Bc. Maja Predovan
Bc. Maja Predovan
Master's thesis
Representing Archetypal Anxieties in A. Huxley's Brave New World
Representing Archetypal Anxieties in A. Huxley's Brave New World
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá zobrazováním různých druhů strachu ve fiktivních příbězích. Sleduje mytologická ztvárnění archetypních úzkosti od prvních civilizací až po moderní dystopickou literaturu. Žánr dystopie reprezentuje monumentální dílo Aldouse Huxleyho, Brave New World, nejen kvůli jeho historickému významu, ale i z důvodu jeho literárního přínosu. Hlavním cílem práce je prostřednictvím …moreAbstract:
This thesis is concerned with the representation of varieties of fear in storytelling. It traces the mythological renditions of archetypal anxieties from early civilizations to modern dystopian literature. Aldous Huxley’s monumental work, Brave New World, has been chosen as a representative of the genre of dystopia, both because of its historical significance, as well as literary merit. The main aim …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 6. 1. 2020
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/ad2xk/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 31. 1. 2020
- Supervisor: Mgr. Filip Krajník, Ph.D.
- Reader: Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D.
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Teacher Training for Secondary Schools / Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in English Language and Literature
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