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An Analysis of Conflicts in Mrs. Gaskell's "North and South"

Both contemporary and modern critics recognize the industrial, regional, and personal conflicts in North and South. There are, however, other conflicts which Mrs. Gaskell treats and resolves. This study emphasizes inner struggles resulting from repressive Victorian sexual mores. An examination of conflicts at a deeper -level than has previously been attempted clarifies motivations of individual characters, reveals a conscious and unconscious pattern within the novel and gives a fuller appreciation of Mrs. Gaskell's psychological insight. Included for discussion are examples of the Victorian feminine stereotype and the use of religion as sexual sublimation. A major portion of the paper concerns the growth of the heroine, Margaret Hale, from repressed sexuality to an acceptance of womanhood in Victorian society.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663759
Date05 1900
CreatorsBrown, Kathleen B.
ContributorsVann, J. Don (Jerry Don), 1938-, Davidson, James, Sales, Richard, 1930-
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Format83 leaves, Text
RightsPublic, Brown, Kathleen B., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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