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Motifs of transformation in four novels of Margaret Atwood
No full textBibliography: pages 229-235.The dominant theme that Margaret Atwood foregrounds in her writing is that of victimisation, whether she is writing of the victimisation of a country, of a minority group, of animals or of an individual. She adopts the position that through acknowledgement of that victimisation, and a refusal to accept the role of victim, it is possible to become a creative non-victim. It soon becomes evident from Atwood's writing that victimisation of one kind or another is what underpins the powerful patriarchal constructions of society. In each of the four novels discussed in this thesis Atwood's female protagonists, all victims of patriarchy, transform themselves, through accessing their creativity, using it transgressively, and overcoming the strictures of patriarchy upon their lives
The use of fairy-tale elements in Margaret Atwood's novels
Get PDFDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Comunicação e ExpressãoMargaret Atwood é uma escritora canadense contemporânea que alcançou reconhecimento internacional. Seu trabalho tem sido constantemente objeto de estudo por parte de um grande número de críticos e estudiosos que tem observado a grande preocupação da autora com questões de identidade, tanto do ponto de vista pessoal como nacional, e também com a questão do poder e da opressão. Dentre as várias formas que Margaret Atwood encontrou para expressar sua preocupação com as questões mencionadas acima, vários críticos detectaram o frequente aparecimento de elementos do mundo mágico dos romances e contos de fadas. Usando o conceito de "táticas revisionistas" apresentadas por Rachel Duplessis and Alicia S. Ostriker, o interesse aqui foi exatamente investigar o uso que Atwood faz de elementos de contos de fadas, especialmente para expressar sua preocupação com a questão da identidade feminina, tanto no nível pessoal como no artístico
Letter, D. C. Atwood to E. L. Ray, October 26, 1931
No full textIn this letter, dated October 26, 1931, D. C. Atwood advises E. L. Ray that Ed Barnes has given him some livestock and corn and asks Ray to pay Barnes the seven dollars for it.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-webb-collection/2577/thumbnail.jp
Atwood Grapefruit Company
No full textAt the time that Kimball C. Atwood had his "96 miles of grapefruit" here, the area between Palmetto and Ellenton was known as Manavista. This aerial view shows how the "96 miles" was formed of 96 mile-long lines of citrus trees. Kimball C. Atwood was born in Maine in 1853, then went to New York city at age 19. In 1885 he joined Henry L. Coe and formed his own insurance company, which was successful. His partner visited Braidentown when he was ill and Atwood visited in 1890. They liked it and in 1892 Atwood purchased the 2,645 acres seen here. The freeze of 1894-95 killed so many grapefruit trees he had trouble stocking his newly cleared grove land with the 16,000 trees he needed for his plans. By 1897, however, water pipes were laid along every other row of trees. A post office opened at Atwood Grove and was named Manavista, with Lewis C. Randall as postmaster. The Atwood Grapefruit Grove shipped a complimentary box of grapefruit to England's King George V each year until his death in 1936
Connecting theory and fiction: Margaret Atwood's novels and second wave feminism
Get PDFThis thesis undertakes an examination of the manner in which a novelist interacts with a contemporary theoretical discourse. I argue that the novelist and the theoretical discourse enter into a symbiotic relationship in which each influences and is influenced by the other. This process, I suggest, is simultaneous and complex. The thesis demonstrates how the prevailing theoretical discourse is absorbed by the contemporary author, is developed and redefined in conjunction with alternative concerns, and comes to permeate the narrative in an altered state. The novelist's new perspectives, frequently problematising theoretical claims, are then disseminated by the novel, promoting further discussion and development of the theoretical discourse. The thesis focuses on the novels of Margaret Atwood, considering them in relation to the history and development of second wave feminism. "Second wave feminism" is understood as an umbrella term that incorporates a wide variety of related but diverse and occasionally contradictory discourses, centring on the subjects of gender, femininity, and sexuality. The focus of the discussion is dual and presented simultaneously. Atwood's novels are analysed chronologically, and within the parameter of this analysis I demonstrate how her work has been influenced by earlier feminist theories, how it comments upon a variety of contemporary feminist ideas, and how it can be seen to anticipate further discussions within feminist discourse. Finally, I identify moments in Atwood's writing when alternative discourses compete with feminism to create new directions for feminist criticism. Examples of these discourses include Canadian nationalism, liberalism, communitarianism and environmentalism. The specificity of the novelist's interests and politics create a unique site of interaction for feminism which, I argue, benefits feminist theory by challenging, broadening and diversifying its focus. The thesis concludes that the symbiotic relationship of the theorist and the novelist is self-perpetuating and is also necessary and beneficial to both parties
Atwood, C.
No full textCarte de Visite of C. Atwood, 6th Maine Infantry; From the Janet & Bedford Hayes Collectionhttps://digitalmaine.com/arc_civilwarportraits/2989/thumbnail.jp
Atwood, C.
No full textCarte de Visite of C. Atwood, 6th Maine Infantry; From the Janet & Bedford Hayes Collectionhttps://digitalmaine.com/arc_civilwarportraits/2990/thumbnail.jp
Atwood, C.
No full textCarte de Visite of C. Atwood, 6th Maine Infantry; From the Janet & Bedford Hayes Collectionhttps://digitalmaine.com/arc_civilwarportraits/2989/thumbnail.jp
Atwood, C.
No full textCarte de Visite of C. Atwood, 6th Maine Infantry; From the Janet & Bedford Hayes Collectionhttps://digitalmaine.com/arc_civilwarportraits/2990/thumbnail.jp
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