This seminar paper deals with: "BODY: Reading Jackie Kay’s The Adoption Papers (1990-1991)"
INTRODUCTION
1 AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING
2 PODOROGA’S PHENOMENOLOGY OF BODY
3 DAUGHTER’S BODY
3.1 BODY-OBJECT
3.1.1 Wounded body
3.1.2 Dead body
3.1.3 Being touched
3.1.4 Being commanded
3.1.5 Examined body
3.2 BODY-“MY-BODY”
3.3. BODY-AFFECT
CONCLUSION
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING
- PODOROGA'S PHENOMENOLOGY OF BODY
- DAUGHTER'S BODY
- BODY-OBJECT
- Wounded body
- Dead body
- Being touched
- Being commanded
- Examined body
- BODY-"MY-BODY"
- BODY-AFFECT
- BODY-OBJECT
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the different bodies present in Jackie Kay's The Adoption Papers with a focus on the daughter's body. The paper utilizes the framework of Valerij Podoroga's Phenomenology of Body to examine the representations of the body in Kay's work.
- The daughter's relationship with her own body and the body of the Other
- The impact of adoption on the daughter's sense of identity and belonging
- The role of memory and the passage of time in shaping the daughter's experience
- The influence of societal expectations and bodily practices on the daughter's perception of herself
- The significance of the daughter's voice and perspective in Kay's autobiographical writing
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction provides biographical details about Jackie Kay and introduces the central themes of adoption and identity that are explored in The Adoption Papers. The paper then delves into the concept of autobiographical writing, drawing upon the work of Valerij Podoroga and other theorists of the body. Chapter 3 focuses on the daughter's body as it is represented in the text, examining the different ways in which the body is objectified, experienced as "my-body", and affected by the daughter's emotions and memories.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this paper include: adoption, identity, autobiographical writing, the body, phenomenology, gender, race, memory, affect, and the daughter's voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central theme of Jackie Kay's "The Adoption Papers"?
The work explores themes of adoption, identity, and belonging, specifically from the perspective of a daughter navigating her personal history and sense of self.
How is the body analyzed in this paper?
The paper utilizes Valerij Podoroga’s "Phenomenology of Body" to examine different representations of the daughter's body, such as the body-object and the body-affect.
What does the term "Body-Object" refer to in the analysis?
It refers to the body being perceived as an external entity that can be wounded, touched, commanded, or examined by others.
How does adoption impact the daughter's identity in Kay's work?
Adoption creates a complex relationship with memory and identity, as the daughter balances her biological roots with her lived experiences in an adoptive family.
What role does race and gender play in "The Adoption Papers"?
Race and gender are significant factors that shape the daughter's perception of herself and how she is viewed by society, influencing her search for belonging.
- Citation du texte
- Maryna Zühlke (Auteur), 2007, Reading Jackie Kay's The Adoption Papers (1990-1991), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/154007
