Self-discovery and the alternative: a postmodern quest for identity in Neil Gaiman’s novels – Bc. Jesika Novotná
Bc. Jesika Novotná
Master's thesis
Self-discovery and the alternative: a postmodern quest for identity in Neil Gaiman’s novels
Self-discovery and the alternative: a postmodern quest for identity in Neil Gaiman’s novels
Abstract:
Cílem této diplomové práce je analýza hlavních charakterů v novelách Neila Gaimana Neverwhere and American Gods. Tato analýza je zakotvena v kontextu postmoderní společnosti a dopadů této společnosti na identitu protagonistů. Práce předkládá argument, že styl života v postmoderní éře je zodpovědný za osobnostní krizi hlavních postav. Dále se práce zaměřuje na fantastické světy, které se v novelách …moreAbstract:
This aim of this diploma thesis is to assess the protagonists of Neil Gaiman's novels Neverwhere and American Gods in the context of postmodern society, and what influence such a society poses on their identity. This thesis argues that the realities of postmodern life are responsible for their identity crises and the purposelessness of their lives since. Consequently, the thesis endeavours to document …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 2. 12. 2019
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/p9qo2/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 3. 2. 2020
- Supervisor: Mgr. Zuzana Kršková, Ph.D.
- Reader: Mgr. Pavla Buchtová
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NOVOTNÁ, Jesika. \textit{Self-discovery and the alternative: a postmodern quest for identity in Neil Gaiman’s novels}. Online. Master's thesis. Brno: Masaryk University, Faculty of Education. 2019. Available from: https://theses.cz/id/wqt5io/.
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Teacher Training for Primary and Lower Secondary Schools / Lower Secondary School English Language Teacher Training
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