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Bc. Květoslava Svozilová

Bachelor's thesis

Power and Language in Max Barry’s Lexicon

Power and Language in Max Barry’s Lexicon
Abstract:
Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá tématem jazyka jako prostředku manipulace, přesvědčování a moci v psychologickém thrilleru australského spisovatele Maxe Barryho. Zkoumá hlavní postavy a vliv slov na jejich životy a osobnosti. Cílem této práce je objasnit sílu slov jako zbraní, jejich dopad a způsob, jakým autor propojuje realitu s fikcí.
Abstract:
This bachelor thesis deals with the theme of language as a tool of manipulation, persuasion, and power in psychological thriller Lexicon by Australian author Max Barry. It examines the main characters and the impact of words on their lives and their personalities. The aim of this thesis is to clarify the power of the words as weapons, their impact, and the way how the author connects the reality with …more
 

Keywords

Max Barry weapon persuasion Virginia Woolf Max Barry zbraň přemlouvání Virginia Woolf
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 14. 7. 2020
Identifier: https://is.slu.cz/th/y7cu7/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 19. 8. 2020
  • Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Michaela Weiss, Ph.D.
  • Reader: PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D.

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Silesian University in Opava

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

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Philology / English for Teachers

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