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Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth
Identity is a presupposed notion of individual qualities or beliefs that are inherent in one's character. However, through the application of Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of dialogism and discourse, this thesis argues that the representations of identity found in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House o...
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| description | Identity is a presupposed notion of individual qualities or beliefs that are inherent in one's character. However, through the application of Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of dialogism and discourse, this thesis argues that the representations of identity found in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth are born out of experience with society rather than something innate. Following the trail of discourse, the female protagonist in each text develops a discourse that each character remains loyal to even in the face of social adversity. While their suicides may appear to end their dialogue with society, the ethical meaning of their deaths and its reflection on their discourse shapes the future outlook of the remaining characters in each text. Moreover, by choosing death for their female protagonist, each author enters into an inferred dialogue with their audience that highlights a moral value that resonates with readers because each text is reflective of its contemporary social hierarchy and customs. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1916 Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth Kadry, Ahmed Tarek Identity is a presupposed notion of individual qualities or beliefs that are inherent in one's character. However, through the application of Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of dialogism and discourse, this thesis argues that the representations of identity found in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth are born out of experience with society rather than something innate. Following the trail of discourse, the female protagonist in each text develops a discourse that each character remains loyal to even in the face of social adversity. While their suicides may appear to end their dialogue with society, the ethical meaning of their deaths and its reflection on their discourse shapes the future outlook of the remaining characters in each text. Moreover, by choosing death for their female protagonist, each author enters into an inferred dialogue with their audience that highlights a moral value that resonates with readers because each text is reflective of its contemporary social hierarchy and customs. 2012-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/917 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1916/viewcontent/MA_20Thesis_20__20Ahmed_20Kadry.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Criticism and interpretation Literature |
| spellingShingle | Criticism and interpretation Literature Kadry, Ahmed Tarek Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth |
| title | Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth |
| title_full | Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth |
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| title_short | Discourse and identity in Antigone, The Awakening, and The House of Mirth |
| title_sort | discourse and identity in antigone the awakening and the house of mirth |
| topic | Criticism and interpretation Literature |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/917 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1916/viewcontent/MA_20Thesis_20__20Ahmed_20Kadry.pdf |
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