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Through the Looking Glass: Mirrors and Reflections in Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This research delves into Angela Carter's famous short story collection The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories, celebrated for its intricate exploration of gender roles, self-discovery, and female sexuality, all while defying traditional narratives found within beloved fairy tales. The paper specifically examines Carter's use of mirrors and reflections throughout the collection, employing Lacan's mirror stage theory as a framework for analysis. Focused on three central tales, "The Bloody Chamber," "The Tiger's Bride," and "Wolf-Alice," this study examines the positive influence the mirror and reflection motifs encountered throughout the collection have on characters' journey towards self-discovery and empowerment within Carter's narrative landscape.

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2024. , p. 33
Keywords [en]
Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber, The Tiger's Bride, Wolf-Alice, Jacques Lacan, Mirrors, Reflection, Mirror Stage
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General Literature Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-67591OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-67591DiVA, id: diva2:1862149
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KS K3 English studies
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Available from: 2024-06-10 Created: 2024-05-29 Last updated: 2024-06-10Bibliographically approved

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