Female Identity and Race in Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea and Voyage in the Dark

master's thesis

• Author: Anđela Martinović
• Mentor: Tihana Klepač (mentor)
• Committee member: Borislav Knežević (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Sven Cvek (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of English language and literature); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-07-03, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; Philology; Anglistics

Abstract

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the tragic narratives in Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea and Voyage in the Dark, focusing on themes of identity, displacement, and patriarchal oppression. Through an examination of the protagonists, Antoinette Cosway and Anna Morgan, the study explores how colonialism, racial prejudice, and gender norms contribute to their tragic fates. By comparing the experiences of Antoinette and Anna, the study reveals common challenges faced by marginalized individuals in oppressive societies. Ultimately, it highlights the profound impact of societal injustices on personal agency and resilience in navigating adversity.

• Keywords: Feminism; Female Identity; Race; Jean Rhys; Wide Sargasso Sea; Voyage in the Dark; Comparative Analysis
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:526486
• Study programme: Title: English Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, Translation; Course: Literature and Culture; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti (magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
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• Created on: 2024-07-10 21:27:43