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Novel Demian in Historical Context of its Era, its Inspirational Sources, and its Influence in Time of its Publishing
Hlavová, Alena ; Med, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Kupcová, Helena (referee)
The thesis focuses on the detailed analysis of the novel Demian by Hermann Hesse. The novel is analysed in the historical context of the book with consideration to the private life of the author. Carl Gustav Jung's psychoanalysis and Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy are noted as the main inspiration sources. The social and literary background of the turn of the century, before and after World War I, are also discussed. Keywords Hesse, Demian, Jung, Nietzsche, archetype, depression, individuation
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The feminine mode of being concept in the work by Ann Belford Ulanov
Tichá, Soňa ; Knotková - Čapková, Blanka (advisor) ; Kalnická, Zdeňka (referee)
The thesis constitutes the gender analysis of the Ann Belford Ulanov's work, particularly the qualitative content analysis of publications which are explicitly focused on gender problems. Ulanov as the Jungian psychologist and Protestant theologian deals with the concept of the "feminine mode of being" (feminine principle) which perceives as one of the key elements of human soul, and the manner by which it is possible to be connected with the world and god. Outcomes of the thesis are constructivist, anchored in critical theory paradigm. From this point of view, the chapters of the theoretical part are addressed. These chapters deal with issues linked to the feminist theology and Jungian psychology. The aim of the research part is to analyse concept of the "feminine mode of being" and its implications for the construction of gender concerning the divinity and humanity. Ulanov perceives the "feminine mode of being" within the framework of symbolic approach as the part of the masculine-feminine polarity. While she does not link this principle only to women, she perceives it essentialisticly. For instance, she strongly associates "the feminine" with biological maternity. It is possible to classify many motives and archetypes which Ulanov develops as non- stereotypical and subversive. However, her...
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