The Healing Touch of Othermothers in Gloria Naylor's Novels – Mgr. Lenka Kaclerová
Mgr. Lenka Kaclerová
Bachelor's thesis
The Healing Touch of Othermothers in Gloria Naylor's Novels
The Healing Touch of Othermothers in Gloria Naylor's Novels
Abstract:
V mé práci se zabývám rolí náhradnich matek v knihách afroamerické autorky Glorie Naylorové. Jejich role má původ v africké kultuře, která byla přenesena do afroamerické společnosti díky otroctví. Jednou z hlavních rolí náhradních matek je role léčitelská.Abstract:
My thesis concerns African American author Gloria Naylor and her three novels. I examine Naylor's three female protagonists and their roles they have in their community- the role of othermothers.These roles have their origins in the African culture and society. The thesis also discusses the protagonist's role, that is implemented in their role of othermother-the healers and the impact it has on the …more
Language used: Czech
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 26. 4. 2006
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/xc2xi/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 12. 6. 2006
- Supervisor: Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Prajznerová, M.A.
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Faculty of ArtsBachelor programme / field:
Philology / English Language and Literature