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Literary Portraits of the Louisiana Woman by Novelists George W. Cable, Kate Chopin and Ernest J. Gaines
ŠOTTOVÁ, Kristýna
Abstract This thesis examines the portrayal of women in three distinct novels set in different historical periods within the State of Louisiana. The novels under analysis are The Grandissimes by George W. Cable, The Awakening by Kate Chopin, and Catherine Carmier by Ernest J. Gaines. The thesis begins by providing a comprehensive historical and cultural background of Louisiana, focusing on the treatment of women, and highlighting racial, ethnic, and religious influences. Each author is then individually examined along with their life, literary career, and the central themes they explore. Special attention is given to the prominent female characters in each work, with an emphasis on their individual stories, cultural and social contexts, and roles within the narrative. By comparing the portrayals of these female characters, who share French ancestry and the Catholic faith, the thesis aims to enhance understanding of the representation of women in Louisiana literature.
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