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Supernatural Beings in Christopher Paolini´s Inheritance Cycle
TILP, Vojtěch
The thesis deals with the interpretation of the popular fantasy tetralogy by contemporary American writer Christopher Paolini, The Legacy of the Dragon Riders (Inheritance Cycle), especially with the role of the supernatural and fantastic beings. The theoretical starting point will be an introduction to the different types of fantastic characters in English and American adventure fantasy literature for the young readers. One chapter will be devoted to the life and works of Ch. Paolini. The following chapters will focus on the typology of supernatural characters in The Legacy of the Dragon Riders (from dragons through elves to urgals and dwarves), their function, characteristics (typical traits) and the relationship to the hero, as well as on the role of the setting and an analysis of the main themes. The thesis will also include a reflection on Paolini's inspiration, especially with regard to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. In this respect, it will also attempt to briefly highlight the importance of fantastic ("ancient") language and its connection to the theme of power.
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Paranormal romance: an attempt to define the subgenre in the context of young adult literature
Ditrychová, Martina ; Krejčová, Iva (advisor) ; Mocná, Dagmar (referee)
This diploma thesis thematically follows up one of subgenres of young adult popular literature - paranormal romance. Its main aim is to create a comprehensive definition of this subgenre on the basis of interpretation of representative sagas - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn), Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush, Hush, Crescendo, Silence, Finale), Nightshade by Andrea R. Cremer (Nightshade, Wolfsbane, Bloodrose, Snakeroot), Wings by Aprilynne Pike (Wings, Spells, Illusions, Destined) and Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (Anna Dressed in Blood, Girl of Nightmares). The thesis was divided into eight chapters. In the first chapter we have outlined the historical development of paranormal romance, in the second part we focused on its genre characteristic. In the third and fourth chapters we tried to create a prototype of heroine and hero of this subgenre. The fifth part is about the steady plot schemes in paranormal romances. In the sixth chapter we have tried to determine a model form of relationship main pair of lovers in the analyzed subgenre. In the seventh part we discussed conflict between everyday reality and the supernatural and the social hierarchy in the fiction world of paranormal romances and we introduced supernatural species and races that...
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