| Titre : | The Representation of Masculinity in Postmodern British Literature: the Case of Ian McEwan’s Enduring Love (1997) | | Type de document : | texte manuscrit | | Auteurs : | Ahlam Abdellaoui, Auteur ; Sarah Ahlam Bederina, Directeur de thèse | | Editeur : | Laghouat : University Amar Telidji - Department of English | | Année de publication : | 2023 | | Accompagnement : | 1 disque optique numérique (CD-ROM) | | Note générale : | Dspace.lagh-univ.dz | | Langues : | Anglais | | Catégories : | THESES :20 Langue et litterature anglaise
| | Mots-clés : | Masculinity Postmodern British Literature | | Résumé : | By the late twentieth century, masculinity studies have evolved to become a major
multidisciplinary field. Today, much of masculinity studies seem to be concentrating on the
analysis of cinematic and literary representations of masculinity. In this light, the study at
hand sought to critically examine the portrayal of masculinity in postmodern fiction, namely
in Enduring Love (1997) by the British writer Ian Russell McEwan. The descriptive approach,
as well as the analytical approach, were used to conduct this study. The former helped to
establish conceptual and theoretical foundations for the study, while the latter helped find
adequate answers to certain queries and issues by examining the social, cultural and
psychological contexts in Enduring Love. The analysis was based on major contributions to
men‘s studies by the most prominent figures from the field like Raewyn Connell and Judith
Butler, in addition to other masculinity critics. From psychology, Freud‘s theory of ―the
Uncanny‖ was of paramount importance. The study ultimately revealed that masculinity is
transitory, flexible and questionable. It is constructed within particular socio-cultural and
historical contexts and changes according to the circumstances within which it resides. It also
signified the crucial role of the individual‘s psychological state in the construction,
deconstruction and alteration of the masculine identity. It is, thus, highly recommended to
emphasize the psychological elements when examining literary masculinities, to further widen
the interpretations. | | note de thèses : | Master Degree in civilization and Literature |
The Representation of Masculinity in Postmodern British Literature: the Case of Ian McEwan’s Enduring Love (1997) [texte manuscrit] / Ahlam Abdellaoui, Auteur ; Sarah Ahlam Bederina, Directeur de thèse . - Laghouat : University Amar Telidji - Department of English, 2023 . - + 1 disque optique numérique (CD-ROM). Dspace.lagh-univ.dz Langues : Anglais | Catégories : | THESES :20 Langue et litterature anglaise
| | Mots-clés : | Masculinity Postmodern British Literature | | Résumé : | By the late twentieth century, masculinity studies have evolved to become a major
multidisciplinary field. Today, much of masculinity studies seem to be concentrating on the
analysis of cinematic and literary representations of masculinity. In this light, the study at
hand sought to critically examine the portrayal of masculinity in postmodern fiction, namely
in Enduring Love (1997) by the British writer Ian Russell McEwan. The descriptive approach,
as well as the analytical approach, were used to conduct this study. The former helped to
establish conceptual and theoretical foundations for the study, while the latter helped find
adequate answers to certain queries and issues by examining the social, cultural and
psychological contexts in Enduring Love. The analysis was based on major contributions to
men‘s studies by the most prominent figures from the field like Raewyn Connell and Judith
Butler, in addition to other masculinity critics. From psychology, Freud‘s theory of ―the
Uncanny‖ was of paramount importance. The study ultimately revealed that masculinity is
transitory, flexible and questionable. It is constructed within particular socio-cultural and
historical contexts and changes according to the circumstances within which it resides. It also
signified the crucial role of the individual‘s psychological state in the construction,
deconstruction and alteration of the masculine identity. It is, thus, highly recommended to
emphasize the psychological elements when examining literary masculinities, to further widen
the interpretations. | | note de thèses : | Master Degree in civilization and Literature |
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The Representation of Masculinity in Postmodern British Literature: the Case of Ian McEwan’s Enduring Love (1997)
