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Motherhood and Memory in Novels Please Look After Mom and The Joy Luck Club
Full text linkKorean author Kyung-sook Shin and Chinese-American author Amy Tan in their novels Please, Look After Mom! and The Joy Luck Club, respectively, analyze problematic relationships between mothers and their daughters as well as their generational and cultural conflicts. Although the causes of these conflicts are similar, the manner in which the conflicts have been resolved manifests itself differently in the respective novels. By merging the voices of mothers and daughters in their novels, Tan and Shin show they have much more in common than one could expect. In spite of all differences, there is a lot that connects them. Tan believes that it is genetics that wins in the end and, therefore, she believes she can represent her mother. For Shin, mothers are both needed and essential, although their daughters cannot understand it in the beginning. Therefore, the initial conflicts between mothers and daughters in their novels end up with reconciliation and understanding, although it happens too late for some of the mothers
"WAR ON TERROR AND ITS IMPACT ON AMERICAN SOCIETY"
No full textSeptember 11, 2001 attacks are a crucial event that shaped the contemporary American reality. The attacks left a deep emotional scar and altered to a great extent the socio-political image of the United States of America. The American leadership did not wait for too long to provide an answer; Bush's doctrine of not giving in to terrorism was unified in a series od regulations and military operations called the War on terror. The War on terror has generated laws that decreased the probability of renewed attacks, but has also compromised basic human liberties. The polls that were conducted on annual basis after the attacks reaffirm the ambivalent stands of the American nation towards the introduced norms, and show that the public support for military intervention decreased throughout the years. Furthermore, a materialization of the effect of 9/11 attacks is the growing number of hate crimes targeted at the Muslim part of the American population. The analysis of the above presented attitudes and facts demonstrates that today, almost two decades after the attacks, the consequences of War on terror still form a great part of American every-day life.Napadi 11. rujna ključan su događaj koji je oblikovao suvremenu američku zbilju. „Napad na blizance“ ostavio je dubok emocionalni trag te znatno promijenio sociopolitičku sliku Sjedinjenih Američkih Država. Američki vrh nije dugo čekao na odgovor; Busheva doktrina nepopuštanja pred terorizmom objedinjena je u nizu regulativa i vojnih operacija nazvanih „Rat protiv terora“. Rat protiv terora generirao je brojne zakone koji su smanjili vjerojatnost opetovanih napada, ali i kompromitirali osnovne ljudske slobode. Ankete javnog mnijenja provođene nakon napada potvrđuju podvojene dojmove američkog stanovništva naspram uvedenih regulativa i pokazuju kako potpora vojnim operacijama godinama opada. Nadalje, materijalizacija utjecaja napada 9/11 uočljiva je u porastu broja zločina iz mržnje usmjerenih protiv muslimanskog djela američkog stanovništva. Analiza prethodno iznesenih stavova i činjenica pokazuje da danas, gotovo dva desetljeća nakon napada, posljedice Rata protiv terora još uvijek čine dio američke svakodnevice
VLADIMIR NABOKOV'S "LOLITA": A SATIRICAL TAKE ON FREUD'S PSYCHOANALYSIS
No full textVladimir Nabokov’s novel Lolita became a worldwide phenomenon after its publication in
1955. It is a novel about loss, love and manipulation presented by a charming yet morally
corrupted and cruel narrator whose flawed but carefully brought out recollection quickly
captures the reader’s attention. Lolita’s painful journey intertwined with the protagonist
reveals symbolism associated with psychoanalysis which effectively turns the novel into a
satire of Freud and his theory. Nabokov’s story attempts to ridicule aspects of the
psychoanalytic doctrine yet his style also indicates a certain type of admiration for Freud’s
theory. The novel reflects Freud’s discourse but also gives us a new perspective on the theory
whose strong influence changed the course of history.Roman Lolita Vladimira Nabokova postao je svjetski fenomen nakon što je bio objavljen
1955. godine. To je roman o gubitku, ljubavi i manipulaciji kojeg prezentira šarmantni no i
moralno iskvareni i okrutni pripovjedač čija nepotpuna no pažljivo iznesena sjećanja brzo
privuku čitateljevu pažnju. Lolitin bolni životni put koji je isprepleten s protagonistom, odaje
nam simbolizam koji asocira na psihoanalizu, što učinkovito čini roman satirom Freuda i
njegove teorije. Nabokovova priča nastoji ismijavati aspekte psihoanalitičke doktrine no
njegov stil također pokazuje određenu vrstu divljenja za Freudovu teoriju. Roman odražava
Freudov diskurs no također nam daje novu perspektivu na teoriju čiji je snažan utjecaj
promjenio tok povijest
The Theme of identity in Julie Otsuka’s novels
No full textThis paper explores the theme of identity in Julie Otsuka’s novels When the Emperor Was Divine and The Buddha in the Attic, with a particular focus on the transformation of identity among Japanese migrants in America. Using a comparative analytical approach, the paper examines how identity is shaped, lost, altered and reclaimed across generations of Japanese Americans. In The Buddha in the Attic, Otsuka traces the lives of Japanese women who arrive in America as “picture brides” in the early 20th century, confronting pressures of assimilation, cultural dislocation and gender roles. The novel illustrates the complete erasure of their original identity in the face of the challenges of a new life in America. When the Emperor Was Divine shifts attention to the internment of a Japanese American family during World War II, portraying the deep fragmentation of identity caused by war, racism and internment. The paper also draws on the insights of scholars and academics such as Miyoko Kudo, Warren Kidd, Ronald Takaki, Elaine Kim, Cosmic Tal and Benson Tong, who further contextualize the fundamental components of identity within migration and cultural formation. The theme of identity is closely connected to questions of community, belonging, gender and intergenerational differences, highlighting the emotional and psychological consequences of displacement and internment. Otsuka’s use of collective narration further emphasizes the fragmented and communal nature of identity. Ultimately, the study reveals how Otsuka’s characters undergo a painful process of adapting to a new sense of self, balancing loss and resilience as they struggle to rediscover who they are amid various external pressures.Ovaj rad istražuje temu identiteta u novelama Julie Otsuke When the Emperor Was Divine i The Buddha in the Attic, s naglaskom na promjenu identiteta japanskih migranata u Americi.
Fokus rada je, kroz metodološki pristup komparativne analize, pri čemu se razmatraju kako se identitet oblikuje, gubi, mijenja i obnavlja kroz generacije japanskih Amerikanaca. U The Buddha in the Attic, Otsuka prati živote japanskih žena koje dolaze u Ameriku kao “picture brides” te početkom 20. stoljeća suočavaju se s pritiscima prilagodbe, kulturnog raseljavanja te rodnih uloga. Novela prikazuje potpuno gubljenje njihovog izvornog identiteta uslijed izazova novog života u Americi. When the Emperor Was Divine usmjerava pažnju na zarobljavanje u logor japansko-američke obitelji tijekom Drugog svjetskog rata, prikazujući duboku fragmentaciju njihovog identiteta uzrokovanu ratom, rasizmom i prisilnim premještajem. Rad također uključuje perspektive različitih istraživača, profesora i akademika poput Miyoko Kudo, Warren Kidda, Ronalda Takakija, Elaine Kim, Cosmica Tala i Bensona Tonga, koji dodatno objašnjavaju temeljne komponente identiteta u kontekstu migracije i kulturnog oblikovanja. Tema identiteta povezuje se s pitanjima zajednice, pripadnosti, roda i međugeneracijskih razlika, naglašavajući emocionalne i psihološke posljedice raseljavanja i zarobljavanje u logore. Otsukino korištenje kolektivne naracije dodatno ističe fragmentiranost i kolektivnu prirodu identiteta. Na kraju, istraživanje pokazuje kako Otsukini likovi prolaze kroz bolan proces prilagodbe novom identitetu, balansirajući gubitak i otpornost te pokušavajući pronaći sebe unatoč različitim pritiscima
Psihologija kapitalizma u djelu Mark Fishera te književnim distopijama
No full textTo understand the world, one must first understand the people that inhabit it and the system that they live in. Researching what is hidden behind the stage of the world, society and humans is a complex yet necessary path that can provide knowledge compulsory for planning change. Delving into the reality of capitalism and the environment that shape people’s identities can uncover the hidden reasons behind a malfunctioning society. Seeing how people’s actions affect them and their environment makes them aware of the immense power they have within. Carrying such ability, possible to change the world for the better, in collaboration with the rest of the community, can be frightening but eye-opening at the same time.
Through the prism of a famous literary dystopia, Brave New World, the functioning of the entire system acting as a mirror of the human kind is explored. The parallels between its dystopian vision and the contemporary society reflect the realities of the present and the hidden problems that impede the human life experience. This offers an insight into where certain choices may lead the humanity to and help to raise awareness on the current situation. The paradox of such negativities in both real and fictional worlds is in the disillusionment they carry, which can be a powerful omen to encourage change within oneself, and therefore within the world.Da bismo razumjeli svijet, prvo moramo razumjeti ljude koji ga nastanjuju i sustav u kojem se nalaze. Otkrivanje onoga što se skriva iza kulisa svijeta, društva i ljudi je složen, ali neophodan put koji može pružiti znanje neophodno za planiranje promjena. Zadubljivanje u stvarnost kapitalizma i okruženje koje oblikuje identitete ljudi može otkriti skrivene razloge iza lošeg funkcioniranja društva. Kada ljudi vide kako vlastiti postupci utječu na njih i njihovu okolinu, postaju svjesni goleme moći koju imaju u sebi. Nositi takvu sposobnost za promjenu svijeta na bolje, uz suradnju s ostatkom zajednice, može biti zastrašujuće, ali u isto vrijeme prosvjetljujuće.
Kroz prizmu poznate književne distopije, Vrli novi svijet, istražuje se funkcioniranje cjelokupnog sustava koji djeluje kao ogledalo ljudske vrste. Paralele između njegove distopijske vizije i suvremenog društva odražavaju realnost sadašnjosti i skrivene probleme koji sprječavaju da se život iskusi na pravi način. To nudi uvid u to kamo određeni izbori mogu dovesti čovječanstvo te pomaže u podizanju svijesti o trenutnoj situaciji. Paradoks takvih negativnosti u stvarnom i fiktivnom svijetu je ta da razotkrivanje istih može snažno utjecati na poticanje promjena unutar sebe, a time i u svijetu
RIPEROLOGIJA I FEMICID: UKLANJANJE ŽRTAVA KROZ PATRIJARHAT I MISTIZIRANJE
No full textThe idea of how the myth of Jack the Ripper mirrors our hysterias1 put forward by Allan Moore and Eddie Campbell as the authors of From Hell can be interpreted and analyzed in many different ways. Whether it is in the writings of Judith Walkovitz where she gave a fair presentation of how it was to live in Victorian England for a common prostitute in her book City of Dreadful Delight, or in Halie Rubenhold book The Five that is certain homage to Jack the Ripper victims with a detail presentation of the women’s downfall, neither offered an examination of the misogynistic society that enables male dominance and female oppression. However, alongside polar opposites as Ripperologists and Feminists who gave much attention to either discovering identity of the unknown killer or trying to give a voice to the voiceless victims, a handful of scholars and historians deciphered and analyzed the femicide machine and the patriarchal society as key elements that enabled the development and implementation of the society’s double standards.Ideja o tome kako mit Jacka Trbosjeka "odražava naše paranoje "koje su iznijeli Allan Moore i Eddie Campbell kao autori knjige From Hell može se tumačiti i analizirati na mnogo različitih načina. Bilo da se radi o knjizi Judith Walkovitz u kojoj je predočila kakav je bio život prostitutke u viktorijanskoj Engleskoj u svojoj knjizi City of Dreadful Delight, ili u knjizi Halie Rubenhold The Five, kojom je odala počast žrtvama Jacka Trbosijeka s detaljnim prikazom propasti žena, nisu ponudile opis mržinje prema ženama u društvu koje omogućuje mušku dominaciju te progon zena. Međutim, uz polarne suprotnosti kao što su bili riperolozi i feministice koji su posvetili veliku pozornost otkrivanju identiteta nepoznatog ubojice ili su pak pokušale dati glas žrtvama bez glasa, nekolicina znanstvenika i povjesničara odgonetnula je i analizirala stroj za femicid i patrijarhalno društvo kao ključne elemente koji su omogućili razvoj i provedbu dvostrukih društvenih standarda
Psihologija kapitalizma u djelu Mark Fishera te književnim distopijama
No full textTo understand the world, one must first understand the people that inhabit it and the system that they live in. Researching what is hidden behind the stage of the world, society and humans is a complex yet necessary path that can provide knowledge compulsory for planning change. Delving into the reality of capitalism and the environment that shape people’s identities can uncover the hidden reasons behind a malfunctioning society. Seeing how people’s actions affect them and their environment makes them aware of the immense power they have within. Carrying such ability, possible to change the world for the better, in collaboration with the rest of the community, can be frightening but eye-opening at the same time.
Through the prism of a famous literary dystopia, Brave New World, the functioning of the entire system acting as a mirror of the human kind is explored. The parallels between its dystopian vision and the contemporary society reflect the realities of the present and the hidden problems that impede the human life experience. This offers an insight into where certain choices may lead the humanity to and help to raise awareness on the current situation. The paradox of such negativities in both real and fictional worlds is in the disillusionment they carry, which can be a powerful omen to encourage change within oneself, and therefore within the world.Da bismo razumjeli svijet, prvo moramo razumjeti ljude koji ga nastanjuju i sustav u kojem se nalaze. Otkrivanje onoga što se skriva iza kulisa svijeta, društva i ljudi je složen, ali neophodan put koji može pružiti znanje neophodno za planiranje promjena. Zadubljivanje u stvarnost kapitalizma i okruženje koje oblikuje identitete ljudi može otkriti skrivene razloge iza lošeg funkcioniranja društva. Kada ljudi vide kako vlastiti postupci utječu na njih i njihovu okolinu, postaju svjesni goleme moći koju imaju u sebi. Nositi takvu sposobnost za promjenu svijeta na bolje, uz suradnju s ostatkom zajednice, može biti zastrašujuće, ali u isto vrijeme prosvjetljujuće.
Kroz prizmu poznate književne distopije, Vrli novi svijet, istražuje se funkcioniranje cjelokupnog sustava koji djeluje kao ogledalo ljudske vrste. Paralele između njegove distopijske vizije i suvremenog društva odražavaju realnost sadašnjosti i skrivene probleme koji sprječavaju da se život iskusi na pravi način. To nudi uvid u to kamo određeni izbori mogu dovesti čovječanstvo te pomaže u podizanju svijesti o trenutnoj situaciji. Paradoks takvih negativnosti u stvarnom i fiktivnom svijetu je ta da razotkrivanje istih može snažno utjecati na poticanje promjena unutar sebe, a time i u svijetu
The Theme of identity in Julie Otsuka’s novels
No full textThis paper explores the theme of identity in Julie Otsuka’s novels When the Emperor Was Divine and The Buddha in the Attic, with a particular focus on the transformation of identity among Japanese migrants in America. Using a comparative analytical approach, the paper examines how identity is shaped, lost, altered and reclaimed across generations of Japanese Americans. In The Buddha in the Attic, Otsuka traces the lives of Japanese women who arrive in America as “picture brides” in the early 20th century, confronting pressures of assimilation, cultural dislocation and gender roles. The novel illustrates the complete erasure of their original identity in the face of the challenges of a new life in America. When the Emperor Was Divine shifts attention to the internment of a Japanese American family during World War II, portraying the deep fragmentation of identity caused by war, racism and internment. The paper also draws on the insights of scholars and academics such as Miyoko Kudo, Warren Kidd, Ronald Takaki, Elaine Kim, Cosmic Tal and Benson Tong, who further contextualize the fundamental components of identity within migration and cultural formation. The theme of identity is closely connected to questions of community, belonging, gender and intergenerational differences, highlighting the emotional and psychological consequences of displacement and internment. Otsuka’s use of collective narration further emphasizes the fragmented and communal nature of identity. Ultimately, the study reveals how Otsuka’s characters undergo a painful process of adapting to a new sense of self, balancing loss and resilience as they struggle to rediscover who they are amid various external pressures.Ovaj rad istražuje temu identiteta u novelama Julie Otsuke When the Emperor Was Divine i The Buddha in the Attic, s naglaskom na promjenu identiteta japanskih migranata u Americi.
Fokus rada je, kroz metodološki pristup komparativne analize, pri čemu se razmatraju kako se identitet oblikuje, gubi, mijenja i obnavlja kroz generacije japanskih Amerikanaca. U The Buddha in the Attic, Otsuka prati živote japanskih žena koje dolaze u Ameriku kao “picture brides” te početkom 20. stoljeća suočavaju se s pritiscima prilagodbe, kulturnog raseljavanja te rodnih uloga. Novela prikazuje potpuno gubljenje njihovog izvornog identiteta uslijed izazova novog života u Americi. When the Emperor Was Divine usmjerava pažnju na zarobljavanje u logor japansko-američke obitelji tijekom Drugog svjetskog rata, prikazujući duboku fragmentaciju njihovog identiteta uzrokovanu ratom, rasizmom i prisilnim premještajem. Rad također uključuje perspektive različitih istraživača, profesora i akademika poput Miyoko Kudo, Warren Kidda, Ronalda Takakija, Elaine Kim, Cosmica Tala i Bensona Tonga, koji dodatno objašnjavaju temeljne komponente identiteta u kontekstu migracije i kulturnog oblikovanja. Tema identiteta povezuje se s pitanjima zajednice, pripadnosti, roda i međugeneracijskih razlika, naglašavajući emocionalne i psihološke posljedice raseljavanja i zarobljavanje u logore. Otsukino korištenje kolektivne naracije dodatno ističe fragmentiranost i kolektivnu prirodu identiteta. Na kraju, istraživanje pokazuje kako Otsukini likovi prolaze kroz bolan proces prilagodbe novom identitetu, balansirajući gubitak i otpornost te pokušavajući pronaći sebe unatoč različitim pritiscima
TONI MORRISON AND MAYA ANGELOU AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE IDENTITY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
No full textLiterature, as an art form, is one of the foundations of every culture and social group. From its beginnings African-American literature, both oral and written, was the only way for African Americans to express their emotions and recount their often tragic life stories. In the development of African American literature, a significant role was played by authors who, in addition to creating literature, were actively involved in the fight for the rights of African-Americans. Two such female authors, Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, through their works provided insight into the lives, problems, rises and falls of young African-American women trying to succeed in a world that does not accept them. Through the analysis of the selected works of the authors, this thesis emphasizes the influence Morrison and Angelou had on the development of the identity of African-American girls and women.Književnost, kao dio glavnih grana umjetnosti, jedna je od temelja svake kulture i društvene skupine. Afroamerička književnost, usmena i pisana, od svojih je početaka Afroamerikancima bila jedini način izražavanja emocija i prepričavanja svojih, nerijetko tragičnih, životnih priča. U razvoju afroameričke književnosti značajnu su ulogu imali autori koji su se, osim književnim stvaralaštvom, aktivno bavili i borbom za prava Afroamerikanaca. Dvije takve autorice, Toni Morrison i Maya Angelou, svojim su radom i djelima pružile uvid u živote, probleme, uspone i padove mladih Afroamerikanki koje pokušavaju uspjeti u svijetu koji ih ne prihvaća. Analizom odabranih djela navedenih autorica, u ovom radu se ističe utjecaj koji su Morrison i Angelou imale na razvoj identiteta afroameričkih djevojaka i žena
JAZZ AND BLUES IN TONI MORRISON`S NOVELS: "SONG OF SOLOMON", "BELOVED" AND "JAZZ"
No full textAfroamerička etnička skupina podijelila je iskustvo života u Americi koji je bio sve, samo ne prihvatljiv i ugodan. Usred njima najtežeg životnog razdoblja uspjeli su proizvesti neke od najboljih kulturalnih izuma koje je ta zemlja ikad vidjela, a to su blues i jazz. Glazba im je pomogla da podijele svoju bol i prenesu emocije koje inače, u to vrijeme, ne bi isplivale na površinu. Cilj ovog rada je ukazati na povezanost glazbe, osobito blues-a i jazz-a, i književnosti u romanima Toni Morrison, jedne od najznačajnijih spisateljica Afroameričke književnosti. Romani koji će se razmatrati su Beloved, Jazz i Song of Solomon.The African American ethnic group in the United States shared an experience that was anything but acceptable and pleasurable. Amidst the hardest period of their lives, they managed to produce some of the best cultural inventions that the country has ever witnessed, and these are blues and jazz. Music helped them communicate their pain and express emotions that otherwise would not resurface. The aim of this thesis is to show how music, particularly blues and jazz, and literature are connected through the examination of works of one of the most significant African American writers, Toni Morrison. Novels that will be examined are Beloved, Jazz and Song of Solomon
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