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Similar motifs of house, spirits and female characters in novels The House of the seven gables, One hunder years of solitude and House of spirits
ŠAFAŘÍKOVÁ, Berenika
The present bachelor thesis focuses on the works of Gabriel G. Márquez and Isabel Allende. Specifically, we look at the themes that inspired the 19th century American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. In my work, I focus on common motifs that recur in all three works examined: Cien a?os de soledad, La casa de los espíritus, and the original novel The house of the seven gables. The common motifs will be introduced and described through excerpts in each chapter. An attempt will be made to show the extent to which N. Hawthorne gave creative impulses to Latin American authors. At the end of each chapter, a summary will be given as to which of the two works more closely resembles the primary work of American literature.
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Feminism in The Scarlet Letter and comparing Hester Prynne with Margaret Fuller's writings in Woman in the Nineteenth Century
KONOPKOVÁ, Tereza
This thesis explores the issue of Feminism as one of the approaches to Hester Prynne from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. The novel is considered feminist not only because of how Hester is portrayed in the book, but also because it was written during the rise of the feminist movement and also because Hawthorne was close to Margaret Fuller who was one of the leading feminists of her day. Having compared notes from Fuller's Woman in the Nineteenth Century and having discussed other approaches to the novel, this paper shows that Hester Prynne, although she does show signs of it, is not as much a feminist rather than a transcendentalist. This judgment is evident when the reader realizes Hester did not change how society views independent women pursuing their goals, but rather trying to live for herself in harmony with God and nature.
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Violence, Guilt and Punishment in Selected Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Gemrichová, Marie ; Veselá, Pavla (advisor) ; Robbins, David Lee (referee)
The BA thesis explores selected writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who addressed in his works many themes that range from nature through difficult relationships of characters and their communities to Biblical allusions. Some of the prominent themes which can be explored in his novels (such as The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables and Fanshawe) are the themes of violence, guilt and punishment. These chosen themes serve as topics that are treated individually in each novel. Consequently the novels are compared. The thesis first focuses on an exploration of the theme of violence, to which extent it appears in Hawthorne's novels, which characters are victims and transgressors, and where violence leads to. At the same time it explores the feeling of guilt of Hawthorne's characters, and whether guilt appears after a committed violent act, as well as the consequences that come in the form of the transgressors' punishment. Namely, I explore the relationship of Hester Prynne with Arthur Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth (The Scarlet Letter), the two original families of the Pyncheons and the Maules and the influence of the ancestors on their heirs (The House of the Seven Gables) and the actions of the mysterious "angler" compared to the deeds of the individuals around Harley College (Fanshawe)....
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Violence, Guilt and Punishment in Selected Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Gemrichová, Marie ; Veselá, Pavla (advisor) ; Robbins, David Lee (referee)
The BA thesis explores selected writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who addressed in his works many themes that range from nature through difficult relationships of characters and their communities to Biblical allusions. Some of the prominent themes which can be explored in his novels (such as The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables and Fanshawe) are the themes of violence, guilt and punishment. These chosen themes serve as topics that are treated individually in each novel. Consequently the novels are compared. The thesis first focuses on an exploration of the theme of violence, to which extent it appears in Hawthorne's novels, which characters are victims and transgressors, and where violence leads to. At the same time it explores the feeling of guilt of Hawthorne's characters, and whether guilt appears after a committed violent act, as well as the consequences that come in the form of the transgressors' punishment. Namely, I explore the relationship of Hester Prynne with Arthur Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth (The Scarlet Letter), the two original families of the Pyncheons and the Maules and the influence of the ancestors on their heirs (The House of the Seven Gables) and the actions of the mysterious "angler" compared to the deeds of the individuals around Harley College (Fanshawe)....
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Reflection of Puritanism in the Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Basíková, Tereza ; Grmela, Josef (advisor) ; Ženíšek, Jakub (referee)
In its first part, this thesis attempts to explore Nathaniel Hawthorne's influences and sources of writing with an emphasis on his interest in the Puritan past and the historical basis of many of his stories. This part also provides basic information about the origin and characteristic features of Puritanism, focusing on those historical events which influenced Hawthorne's short stories. In its second part this thesis will attempt to analyse selected short stories with the focus on Hawthorne's presentation of Puritanism. Partly, it also focuses on Hawthorne's perception of sin in his stories. As a conclusion, the thesis tries to show the connection between Puritanism and sin and uses this connection to demonstrate why Hawthorne's judgement of the Puritans was not impartial, and it attempts to define what he saw as the biggest mistake of his (and generally Puritan) ancestors.
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Quest for Perfection in Nathaniel Hawthorne's Mosses from an Old Manse
BUBÍKOVÁ, Ráchel
This thesis is focused on the quest for perfection in Nathaniel Hawthorne's collection of short stories Mosses from an Old Manse. The goal of this work is to answer the question to what extent is the concept of perfection influenced by his Puritan heritage or Transcendentalism of the present day. Therefore, the first part of the thesis deals with the concept of perfection in writings of prominent Puritan and Transcendental authors. Then follow chapters that analyse specific short stories and the concept of perfection used in them. In all cases, there are always two short stories connected with one theme, namely science, interpersonal relationships, and arts.
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Man and Woman: Couples in Nathaniel Hawthorne's Twice-Told Tales
BUBÍKOVÁ, Ráchel
The aim of this thesis is to focus on the relationships between men and women in Nathaniel Hawthorne's Twice-Told Tales. Every couple is presented with a problem which has to be solved or an obstacle that must be overcome. The characters are in various stages of their relationships and they vary in their age, too. Therefore the thesis is divided into four main parts regarding the period the characters represent, that is engagement, wedding day, marriage and the period of mourning. Every period is represented by two couples that are analysed and compared. The conclusion is an attempt to present the principles that seem to emerge from the comparison.
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Etické aspekty obrazu lesa v díle N. Hawthornea
LOUDA, Jan
The diploma thesis is focused on analysis and interpretation of Nathaniel Hawthorne?s literature work and its specific theme: the role of the forest and its ethical aspects in particular stories. The principle of this work is focused on general relationship between American literature and the theme of the forest, which is deeply rooted in the history of American colonization and creating new American nation. The main aim is to point out the specific role of the forest in American literature (especially the influence of puritanism and transcendentalism). Another aim is to find out if the forest really represents important moral aspects and influences the behaviour of both individuals and the whole society in Hawthorne?s work. Answers to these questions can be found in the fundamental part of the diploma thesis, which is based on the literary analysis of particular texts, novels and short stories, in which the world of the forest is confronted with the problems of morality and faith.
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