Bc. Ivana Konvičková

Master's thesis

The Portrayal of Queer Characters in Fiction

The Portrayal of Queer Characters in Fiction
Abstract:
Tato práce analyzuje genderovou identitu v současných LGBTQ young adult románech, Aristoteles a Dante odhalují záhady vesmíru od Benjamina Alire Sáenze, Já, Simon od Becky Albertalli, Co když jsme to my od Becky Albertalli a Adama Silvery a Můj brácha se jmenuje Jessica od Johna Boyne. Práce zkoumá proces hledání identity hlavních protagonistů a vnímání jejich identity společností. Zaměřuje se jak …more
Abstract:
This thesis analyses gender identity in contemporary LGBTQ young adult novels, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera and My Brother’s Name Is Jessica by John Boyne. The thesis explores protagonists’ process of searching for identity and the perception …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 21. 4. 2021

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 27. 5. 2021
  • Supervisor: PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D.
  • Reader: doc. PhDr. Michaela Weiss, Ph.D.

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