Diplomové práce / Theses KAA FF (Mgr.)https://hdl.handle.net/10195/57542024-03-19T06:51:13Z2024-03-19T06:51:13ZDual Portrayal of Femininity in American Horror MoviesŠkvor, Kristýnahttps://hdl.handle.net/10195/825072024-02-13T08:56:45Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZDual Portrayal of Femininity in American Horror Movies
Škvor, Kristýna
The thesis is focused on the analysis of the representation of the dual image of femininity in selected American horror movies. The methodology rests on examining each film individually, aiming to bring a detailed study and classification of female characters in selected movies as well as a comparative analysis of the distinct representation of females according to the individual subgenre. It takes into account the shift from traditional and 'normal' femininity to a 'monstrous' or 'empowered' one and contrasts it to the representation of male characters and
their masculinity.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZRacial issues in the works of Nella LarsenLibnar, Petrhttps://hdl.handle.net/10195/825082024-02-13T08:45:16Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZRacial issues in the works of Nella Larsen
Libnar, Petr
This diploma thesis deals with racial issues in the works of Nella Larsen. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on topics such as Cultural Identity and African American Identity, and these terms are defined and explained in a broader context. Subsequently, the theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the major representatives of the African American ethnicity who actively participated in the formation of African American identity in the United States in the 20th century. Important concepts such as Pan-African Socialism, Old Negro, and New Negro are defined in this part of the thesis. The practical part of the thesis analyses the literary works of Nella Larsen, specifically the novel Passing and the short stories The Wrong Man, Freedom, and Sanctuary. These works are analysed in terms of racial inequality and the search for identity.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Occurrence and Purpose of Trauma in Selected Works of Gillian FlynnBičišťová, Barborahttps://hdl.handle.net/10195/825052024-02-13T08:20:12Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Occurrence and Purpose of Trauma in Selected Works of Gillian Flynn
Bičišťová, Barbora
This paper is focused on the occurrence and purpose of trauma in literature, namely two novels of the genre of psychological thrillers by Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects and Gone Girl. The central theme of the thesis is the way the author incorporates trauma into her work with regards to the contemporary society and the personality and behaviour of the victims, while also focusing on various events which possess the power to shape the identity of the people influenced by traumatic events. The main goal of this thesis is to analyse the signs and symptoms the characters are enduring following their experience of traumatic events, and the ways the author uses to depict the characters as attempting to cope with the situation. Such coping mechanisms include addiction to substances or self-destructive behaviours. The thesis also aims for the clarification of what actually is the purpose of trauma in these two novels.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe East and the West in Joseph Conrad's "Under Western Eyes"Chylíková, Jitkahttps://hdl.handle.net/10195/825062024-02-13T08:36:41Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe East and the West in Joseph Conrad's "Under Western Eyes"
Chylíková, Jitka
The focus of this paper is to explore the differences between the East and the West as described in Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad. Firstly, the division line and the mindset differences are outlined in order to provide background for the subsequent analysis. Once the background is provided, the novel Under Western Eyes is analyzed in contrast with Conrad's own opinions as well as with the theory provided in the first part of the thesis.
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