<p>A study of the representation of nature on Zola's la Faute de l'Abbé Mouret, showing that Zola's depiction of nature rather than establishing a mere décor for the action of the novel, constitution a personal myth by means of which the author exorcizes his innermost obsessions with sexuality and death.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The aim of this study has been to review earlier criticism of La Mort dans l'Ame, which is mainly adverse, and to suggest that Sartre, with some success, used both the characters and the structure of the novel to explore imaginatively the philosophical ideas of L'Etre et le Néant.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>This study is an investigation of parallels and extensions, in Julie ou la Nouvelle Héloise, of Rousseau's social analysis as established primarily in the Discours sur l'origine de l'inégalité parmi les hommes and Du Contrat social.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the theme of destiny in conflict with free will as it is presented in the theatre of Jean Cocteau. The first chapter deals with this theme as it appears in Cocteau's adaptations of Greek myth; the second chapter treats the dramatist!s use of the boulevard tradition in the presentation of this subject in a modern context, and chapter three considers its manifestation in Cocteau's historical plays. In each chapter the central conflict is defined, followed by a discussion of Cocteau's dramatic techniques used in the exposition of this theme.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>A structural analysis of Maupassant's nouvelle, with a view to establishing objective meaning and ideological imprint.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>This study is an investigation of the function of sea references in certain plays of Racine, particularly as these sea references relate to the three classical unities of time, place and action.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The purpose of this paper is to study various problems which arise in applying programming principles to a French language course. While developmental reports of various programmes will he considered, this is essentially an investigation of internal aspects of programmes. Linguistic pedagogical and programming prohlems will be discussed in relation to specific French programmes.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

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<p>A discussion of the techniques used by Georges Brassens in his songs to make plays on words and phrases.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The thesis examines in detail the nature of the contes paysans written by Maupassant and the literary techniques which made this section the most successful in his work. The paper indicates and explains Maupassant's particular affection for the Norman peasant, then examines the different aspects of the peasant's character and the role he plays in the stories. An analysis is also made of other features of the peasant tales, such as the language, the decor, and the social events, while illustrating throughout the literary function of these elements. In the Conclusion, a comparison with other writers serves to demonstrate the reasons for the particular success of the contes paysans.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)