In the term paper, I argue that the presented father-daughter relationship is shaped by and founded on the Cult of True Womanhood. In addition, the narrator comments on sentimental values such as domesticity and purity in order to show how Kate embodies those.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Thesis and analytical approach
- Contextualization
- Main part
- The narrator and Kate
- Interaction with her father
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper analyzes the relationship between Kate and her father in T.S. Arthur's "The Broken Merchant," arguing that their dynamic is shaped by the Cult of True Womanhood. It examines the narrator's portrayal of Kate as an embodiment of sentimental values like domesticity and purity. Additionally, the paper explores the influence of the temperance movement on the story and its themes.
- The Cult of True Womanhood and its influence on the father-daughter relationship
- Sentimentalism as a literary genre and its use in "The Broken Merchant"
- The portrayal of Kate as a pure and domestic ideal
- The role of the narrator in shaping the reader's perception of the characters
- The connection between the story and the temperance movement
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction establishes the paper's thesis, focusing on the relationship between Kate and her father, and provides contextualization for the story. It clarifies the analytical approach used in the paper, drawing on literary theory to understand the narrative voice and structure.
The main part dives into the analysis of the narrative, examining the narrator's portrayal of Kate and her father. It explores how the story is framed and presented, considering the narrator's perspective and the narrative voice. The analysis highlights the portrayal of Kate as an idealized daughter and the influence of the Cult of True Womanhood on her characterization.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of the paper are: T.S. Arthur, "The Broken Merchant," Cult of True Womanhood, Sentimentalism, Temperance Movement, narrative voice, characterization, father-daughter relationship, domesticity, purity, idealized daughter.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2022, Cult of True Womanhood in "The Broken Merchant" by T.S. Arthur, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1332138
