The Representation of Gender and Sexuality in 'Ulysses'

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, British
Cover of the book The Representation of Gender and Sexuality in 'Ulysses' by Vincey Vattachirayil John, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Vincey Vattachirayil John ISBN: 9783640836192
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: February 18, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Vincey Vattachirayil John
ISBN: 9783640836192
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: February 18, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, University of Wuppertal, language: English, abstract: Ulysses, written by James Joyce, has various aspects, thus it is rather complex to comprehend the main topics. It implies one's everyday life in Dublin of the time, interpersonal relationships including love and family relationship, Judaism and the Roman Catholic Church, English and Irish history and sundry other topics. It is also generally known as a modern Odyssey, a novel that reduces space and time. Alternatively, Hayman claims that Joyce's writing is extraordinarily autobiographical; hence the protagonist Leopold Bloom's character traits possibly bear resemblance to Joyce's character traits. Assuming Ulysses refers to Joyce's real life, many questions and concerns rise regarding the sexuality in the novel and indeed the protagonists Bloom and Molly Bloom since it had even been censored, criticised, and barred from the United States attributable to obscenity. The study of gender and sexuality in Ulysses will be the main aim of this paper. The main focus will be on Molly, who is one of the most discussed fictive characters yet the least understood one. Opinions differ when one examines Molly since her performance to her family and acquaintances are rather uncharacteristic of the time of Modernism. Especially her submissiveness to her husband, which is rather expected, is absent. Thus, it is particularly challenging to decipher whether she represents the 'earth mother' or the 'satanic mistress'. Moreover, it will be discussed about Bloom, who is the main protagonist, however, who has been set as the anti-hero. Additionally, Bloom's and Joyce's influence on Molly's affair will be deepened to make an attempt to comprehend Molly's character easier.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, University of Wuppertal, language: English, abstract: Ulysses, written by James Joyce, has various aspects, thus it is rather complex to comprehend the main topics. It implies one's everyday life in Dublin of the time, interpersonal relationships including love and family relationship, Judaism and the Roman Catholic Church, English and Irish history and sundry other topics. It is also generally known as a modern Odyssey, a novel that reduces space and time. Alternatively, Hayman claims that Joyce's writing is extraordinarily autobiographical; hence the protagonist Leopold Bloom's character traits possibly bear resemblance to Joyce's character traits. Assuming Ulysses refers to Joyce's real life, many questions and concerns rise regarding the sexuality in the novel and indeed the protagonists Bloom and Molly Bloom since it had even been censored, criticised, and barred from the United States attributable to obscenity. The study of gender and sexuality in Ulysses will be the main aim of this paper. The main focus will be on Molly, who is one of the most discussed fictive characters yet the least understood one. Opinions differ when one examines Molly since her performance to her family and acquaintances are rather uncharacteristic of the time of Modernism. Especially her submissiveness to her husband, which is rather expected, is absent. Thus, it is particularly challenging to decipher whether she represents the 'earth mother' or the 'satanic mistress'. Moreover, it will be discussed about Bloom, who is the main protagonist, however, who has been set as the anti-hero. Additionally, Bloom's and Joyce's influence on Molly's affair will be deepened to make an attempt to comprehend Molly's character easier.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Business Marketing - the case of Microsoft by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Report on the Toyota Company by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Are GDP/GNP appropriate measures of development? by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Typical English Food. Effects of History and Tradition by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Different Readings of Sir Thomas More's Utopia - from an Ideal state to the First Dystopia by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Globalisation and the Soviet Union by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Ursachen, Auswirkungen und eingeleitete Maßnahmen aus der weltweiten Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book The Novel 'Tsotsi' and its Adaptation on Film by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book The Consulting Process: A Management Perspective by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Shakespeare - The disturbing world of Richard III and Edmund by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Project management - The project 'Nunca mais en viveiro' by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book The Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference and Blood Pressure of Postmenopausal Women in Zaria, Northern Nigeria by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book The significance of color in 'The Great Gatsby' by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book The effects of slavery on the female characters in Toni Morrison´s Beloved by Vincey Vattachirayil John
Cover of the book Catenatives or complex VP - the debate about specific verbs in English by Vincey Vattachirayil John
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy