Gender Issues in Comfort Woman by Nora Okja Keller

Barbora Frizelová

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Tato bakalářská práce pojednává o problematice genderu zobrazeném v díle Comfort Woman Nory Kellerové. Práce se soustředí na literární a historický kontext románu, nastiňuje relevantní události druhé světové války a prezentuje takzvaný systém "utěšitelek" představený Japonskou armádou. Dále pak analyzuje vztah matky a dcery, dvou hlavních představitelek románu, a jejich pokusy o asimilaci do Americké společnosti.

Abstract:

This bachelor thesis discusses gender issues depicted in the novel Comfort Woman by Nora Okja Keller. The thesis focuses on the literary and historical context of the novel, outlines the relevant events of the Second World War, and presents the so-called "comfort women system" introduced by the Japanese army. In addition, it analyzes the relationship between mother and daughter, the two main characters of the book, and their attempts to assimilate into American society.

Keywords

Asian American literature, gender, comfort women, mother-daughter relationship, Second World War

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 11. 2022

Accessible from:: 31. 12. 2999

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Kohlová

University of Pardubice

Faculty of Arts and Philosophy

Bachelor programme / field:
English Language / English for Business