The paper explores the intricate portrayal of the mother-woman in nineteenth-century literature, questioning the intended audience for the preservation of the mother-myth. It delves into the implications of this myth on children, suggesting that they are an often-overlooked audience for these narratives. The work examines the complexities and parameters surrounding the representation of motherhood in literature, ultimately revealing the unintended influence on younger generations.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's narratives in The Great Gatsby and Babylon Revisited interrogate conventional definitions of love, highlighting its complexities through themes of failed marriages and secret affairs. The essay explores how love, often idealized within marriage, fails to sustain stable relationships. It questions the implications for Fitzgerald's female characters, examining whether they can leverage societal expectations of love to assert their autonomy and gain respect in a challenging emotional landscape.
Essay from the year 2013 in the subject English - Literature, Works, language: English, abstract: The relationship between a father and his daughter is a well explored concept in Charles Dickens' novel "Dombey and Son." Various critics have suggested that the protagonists daughter, Florence, should be interpreted as a meek and feeble damsel in distress, tortured by her father's inability to love her. Florence's refusal to stand up to her father and unending quest for his love are represented as weaknesses that deem her a "fairy-tale princess." Is it possible, then, to reverse the lens and consider Florence an emblem of strength? Or does her father's abuse diminish her capacity as a nineteenth century heroine? This essay offers a character analysis on the basis of the text.