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The Depiction of Inner Consciousness in the Short Stories by Katherine Mansfield
Bambušková, Tereza ; Wallace, Clare (advisor) ; Nováková, Soňa (referee)
Thesis abstract This thesis will discuss Katherine Mansfield's depiction of the consciousness of the focalizer character using Sigmund Freud's theory of the ego and the superego. The conflict between the society and the individual will be treated in terms of the opposition of the ego, which represents the individual consciousness of the character that reacts to present circumstances and the superego, which is the sum of influences of the family and the social class that the individual belongs in. The behaviour and thoughts of the main character of the story present a subtle conflict between the ways he or she had been conditioned to act and think and the moments of clarity, or epiphanies, which are treated in this thesis as a manifestation of the ego. The depiction of the influences of the ego and the superego will be analysed both on the level of language and narration and on the level of themes and events in the stories. The role of the author will also be looked into, focusing particularly on the question of whether she intervenes with the story or influences the reader in any way. Another important device used in the depiction of the characters' mind are symbols (such as the aloe in "Prelude", the pear tree in "Bliss", the fur in "Miss Brill", the fly in "The Fly", the hat in "The Garden Party" etc.). I...
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The Depiction of Inner Consciousness in the Short Stories by Katherine Mansfield
Bambušková, Tereza ; Wallace, Clare (advisor) ; Nováková, Soňa (referee)
Thesis abstract This thesis will discuss Katherine Mansfield's depiction of the consciousness of the focalizer character using Sigmund Freud's theory of the ego and the superego. The conflict between the society and the individual will be treated in terms of the opposition of the ego, which represents the individual consciousness of the character that reacts to present circumstances and the superego, which is the sum of influences of the family and the social class that the individual belongs in. The behaviour and thoughts of the main character of the story present a subtle conflict between the ways he or she had been conditioned to act and think and the moments of clarity, or epiphanies, which are treated in this thesis as a manifestation of the ego. The depiction of the influences of the ego and the superego will be analysed both on the level of language and narration and on the level of themes and events in the stories. The role of the author will also be looked into, focusing particularly on the question of whether she intervenes with the story or influences the reader in any way. Another important device used in the depiction of the characters' mind are symbols (such as the aloe in "Prelude", the pear tree in "Bliss", the fur in "Miss Brill", the fly in "The Fly", the hat in "The Garden Party" etc.). I...
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Transformations of the Gothic in Victorian Ghost Stories
Bambušková, Tereza ; Wallace, Clare (advisor) ; Beran, Zdeněk (referee)
Thesis abstract This thesis will focus on the ways in which the transformations in nineteenth-century Gothic stories mirror the gradual changes in the Victorian society's notions about perception and about the metaphysical. The nineteenth century marks a time when advances in science made it clear that not seeing something does not mean that it does not exist, and when psychologists made it clear that seeing something does not necessarily mean it does exist. Moreover, the nineteenth century was a time when religious notions that were previously accepted without question started to be doubted. When people lost their faith in the unseen and at the same time became aware that their eyes are not sufficient to see everything and that their mind may play tricks on them, the notion of reality was increasingly problematized, which is made especially clear in the genre of the Gothic. It could be argued that while the basic tropes of the Gothic remain more or less the same; however, the way they are used, the reactions of the protagonists as well as the general outlook of the story are problematized by newly introduced ideas about vision and human mind. It could be said that in many cases there is no longer a clear boundary between the protagonist and the 'other' of the story, which can often be interpreted as an...
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US market entry strategy of the Czech firm
Bambušková, Tereza ; Neumaierová, Inka (advisor) ; Kurek, Václav (referee)
This Master´s thesis deals with the strategy formulation of the company Třinecké železárny aimed at the US market. Třinecké železárny is currently the biggest Czech manufacturer of steel and related products. Nearly 70 % of its production is exported and the USA is one of the export priorities. The theoretical part of this thesis explains what strategic management is and discusses the forms of market entry strategies. The practical part is mainly focused on internal and external analysis of the company, resulting in SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis plays a very important role in achieving the thesis goal which is to formulate strategic recommendations. These recommendations aim at improving the position of Třinecké železárny on the US steel market. The final part could benefit Czech industrial companies interested in entering the US market as there are some principal advices based on the experience of Třinecké železárny.
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Negative impacts of the FARC on business environment in Colombia
Bambušková, Tereza ; Zamykalová, Miroslava (advisor) ; Krčál, Adam (referee)
This bachelor thesis is devoted to the current business environment in Colombia, focusing on issues related to the existence and activities of the FARC - Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, which have afflicted the country for more than 49 years. The first part of the thesis deals with the organization itself, evaluates its development, objectives and major achievements in the form of attacks, kidnappings and drug trafficking. The second chapter analyses negative impacts of the FARC on the economic, political, socio-cultural and ecological environment. Finally, I focus on assistance provided by the USA and evaluation of the overall situation in Colombia through SWOT analysis, which should help both existing and future business partners of the country.
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