To be or not to be - The question of identity in selected postmodern American short stories

The question of identity in selected postmodern American short stories

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book To be or not to be - The question of identity in selected postmodern American short stories by Lars Berghaus, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lars Berghaus ISBN: 9783638686358
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: May 20, 2007
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Lars Berghaus
ISBN: 9783638686358
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: May 20, 2007
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, University of Cologne, course: Postmodern American short stories, 5 Literaturquellen entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In his famous soliloquy of Act III, Scene 1, of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet, prince of Denmark, reveals his inner struggles and his search for identity and meaning. Confronted with and utterly disturbed by family and political problems concerning the crown of Denmark, questions, believes, social conventions and personal convictions are pressing hard on him and leave him searching for meaning and identity, trying to find for the right way through and the right way out. To be, or not to be, that is the question - whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles,'. (III,1) The question of 'to be or not to be', which is in essence the question of identity, is a widely discussed and fundamental theme of life, a topic many authors have written about and many producers have made the central theme of Hollywood movies. The purpose of this essay is to discuss question of identity in postmodern American short stories. It will include a presentation of postmodernism in its contrast to modernism. Three short stories from different American authors will be discussed in regard to conflicts and development of identity: 'Lost in the funhouse' by John Barth, 'Saint Marie' taken from Louise Erdrichs 'Love medicine' and 'A Wife's Story' by Bharati Mukherjee. Special attention will be paid to the story of initiation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, University of Cologne, course: Postmodern American short stories, 5 Literaturquellen entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In his famous soliloquy of Act III, Scene 1, of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet, prince of Denmark, reveals his inner struggles and his search for identity and meaning. Confronted with and utterly disturbed by family and political problems concerning the crown of Denmark, questions, believes, social conventions and personal convictions are pressing hard on him and leave him searching for meaning and identity, trying to find for the right way through and the right way out. To be, or not to be, that is the question - whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles,'. (III,1) The question of 'to be or not to be', which is in essence the question of identity, is a widely discussed and fundamental theme of life, a topic many authors have written about and many producers have made the central theme of Hollywood movies. The purpose of this essay is to discuss question of identity in postmodern American short stories. It will include a presentation of postmodernism in its contrast to modernism. Three short stories from different American authors will be discussed in regard to conflicts and development of identity: 'Lost in the funhouse' by John Barth, 'Saint Marie' taken from Louise Erdrichs 'Love medicine' and 'A Wife's Story' by Bharati Mukherjee. Special attention will be paid to the story of initiation.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Hanif Kureishi's 'The Buddha of Suburbia' and the Topic of Racism by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Successful Branding - A critical examination of Customer Experience Management for Persona International by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book The state as an actor in global politics by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book The Influence of Business Associations in the European Decision Making Process - A Case Study of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book A climate for change by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Friedrich Nietzsche's and Oscar Wilde's Critique of Sympathy by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Humanitarian Intervention by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book The Competitiveness of West African Economies in the Chinese Market by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Managerial Styles: A German-Chinese Comparison by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Critical perspectives on Marx's approach to Social Classes in Society by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Brazil and China: Leadership, economic growth and future by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Critical examination of the characteristics, tactics, opponents and policy impact of a national interest group operating in the USA today by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Islamic law today by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital as a Concept in Value-Based Logistics Management by Lars Berghaus
Cover of the book Ticketek.com Fit for E-Commerce in 2003? by Lars Berghaus
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy