Bc. Jitka Jakešová

Master's thesis

Heroism and Anti-Heroism in Seven Men at Daybreak by Alan Burgess

Heroism and Anti-Heroism in Seven Men at Daybreak by Alan Burgess
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce zkoumá zobrazení hrdinství a antihrdinství v románu Alana Burgesse Seven Men at Daybreak, založeném na operaci Anthropoid. Analyzuje morální složitost postav, které se podílely na atentátu na Rei-nharda Heydricha, a jejich psychologické a etické dilema. Literární analýza ukazuje, jak Burgess stírá hranice mezi hrdinským a antihrdinským jednáním ve válce.
Abstract:
This thesis examines the portrayal of heroism and antiheroism in Alan Burgess’s Seven Men at Daybreak, a novel based on Operation Anthropoid. It explores the moral complexity of resistance fighters who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, revealing their psychological struggles and ethical dilemmas. Through literary analysis, the study shows how Burgess blurs the line between heroic and antiheroic actions …more
 

Keywords

Hrdinství antihrdinství statečnost odboj Anthropoid zrada oběť druhá světová válka atentát Reinhard Heydrich
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 22. 4. 2025
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/ea3mu/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 9. 6. 2025
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D.

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Lower Secondary School English Language Teacher Training / Lower Secondary School English Language Teacher Training

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