Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous novel That Lass O'Lowrie's (1877) explores themes of gender inequality, poverty and class hierarchy, and class hierarchy, while also delving into the complexities of human nature and identity. The author achieves this by focusing on the protagonist, Joan Lowrie, her personality, and her relationship with the outside world in a challenging social situation. Drawing primarily on Malabou's theory, this analysis aims to highlight the concept of plasticity as a metaphor for self-transformation, which is essential for individual development and emancipation.
PLASTIC CHARACTERS IN FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT’S ‘THAT LASS O’LOWRIE’S’
Partenza Paola
2024-01-01
Abstract
Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous novel That Lass O'Lowrie's (1877) explores themes of gender inequality, poverty and class hierarchy, and class hierarchy, while also delving into the complexities of human nature and identity. The author achieves this by focusing on the protagonist, Joan Lowrie, her personality, and her relationship with the outside world in a challenging social situation. Drawing primarily on Malabou's theory, this analysis aims to highlight the concept of plasticity as a metaphor for self-transformation, which is essential for individual development and emancipation.File in questo prodotto:
Non ci sono file associati a questo prodotto.
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
