The main aim of this thesis is the literal analysis of the chosen works of Irish writer Edna O'Brien and Canadian Margaret Atwood. The main focus is on the novels, The Country Girls trilogy, The Edible Woman and the autobiographical memoir, Mother Ireland which are analysed on the cultural, historical and social backgrounds. The brief introduction into Irish and Canadian history and literature is added as well. The thesis also deals with history and various approaches to feministic theories and terminology. The main female and male protagonists are described as well as the historical settings and plots. It also tries to seek the purposes why our characters feel frustrated and depressed and in which they might seek hope.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:202560 |
| Date | January 2015 |
| Creators | RABOVÁ, Markéta |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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