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Female Characters in Selected Novels of Charles Dickens
Palášková, Martina ; Higgins, Bernadette (advisor) ; Topolovská, Tereza (referee)
This thesis deals with the topic of the female characters in selected novels of Charles Dickens. The theoretical part is focused on describing the characteristic features of the women in the Victorian period. The practical part analyses the most important female characters according to the author's personal choice, shows similarities and differences among them and compares them with the society at that time.
Moral Message of Heart of Darkness from the Point of View of Its Contemporary Adaptations
Živný, Vilém ; Topolovská, Tereza (advisor) ; Chalupský, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis compares Joseph Conrad's famous novel Heart of Darkness to its movie adaptation Apocalypse Now and to its video game adaptation Spec Ops: The Line. It is mainly focused on thematic similarities, since both adaptations are loose and modernized versions of the original story. In analyzing primarily the theme of imperialism in each of the select works, the thesis uncovers the reasons for updating the settings and plot for the adaptations. It demonstrates how the theme of imperialism is presented to new audiences and the way in which each adaptation approaches the theme. The thesis studies each concerned work from an ethical standpoint.
Representation of mental disorders in early works of Chuck Palahniuk
Konečná, Tereza ; Topolovská, Tereza (advisor) ; Chalupský, Petr (referee)
This thesis is concerned with the ways mental disorders caused by trauma are represented in the novels Fight Club, Invisible Monsters and Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk. The theoretical part focuses on introduction of the mental disorders and trauma, while the practical part analyses the individual ways the disorders are presented in the novels.
Indian Marriage as Seen from the Female Perspective in the Novels by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Arundhati Roy
Dusová, Jana ; Topolovská, Tereza (advisor) ; Chalupský, Petr (referee)
The aim of this diploma thesis is to analyse the conception of marriage in the works of two Indian female authors, namely Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novels Sister of My Heart and its sequel The Vine of Desire and Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things. The thesis consists of two parts. The objective of the theoretical part is to portray the position of marriage within Indian society and to introduce two female authors and their novels where the theme of Indian marriage plays a significant role. The practical part of the work focuses on a thorough analysis of three chosen female characters. Their roles within the marriage and the influence of marriage on their lives will be further discussed. The result of this part will be an overall comparison of how the chosen authors approach the theme of traditional Indian marriage in their works. . KEY WORDS Indian society, arranged marriage, marriage of one's own will, Indian vs. American marriage, social roles related to marriage, transgressions of marital laws, divorces

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