In the end of White Teeth and Britz, the respective sibling pairs are at the same time at the same place, each opponent fighting for his or her conviction and against the sibling. But the fact that in the end they are together in the same situation doing the same, reveals that siblings are connected to each other, no matter what conflict they are fighting out. The novel White Teeth by Zadie Smith from 2000 and the movie Britz by Peter Kosminsky from 2007 are both dealing with the motif of opponent siblings and their conflicts. Although this constellation is used as a starting point in both works, the realization and development of the stories is interpreted differently. This paper shall show the parallels and differences of the two sibling pairs amongst each other and their conflicts, and be compared to the tradition of the motif of sibling constellations in literary history, to show the development of facets of this motif. It is accepted to be a fact that both sibling pairs are geared to the literary motif of rivalling siblings, but in White Teeth, the more traditional form of two brothers, in this special case actually twins, is discussed and enhanced, whereas Britz seizes a brother-sister-constellation, which traditionally can be seen as harmony endowing and less rivalling. To get a basis for analysing and comparing the special cases in the chosen works, the motif history and its development will be revised with some examples, which is followed by the argumentation part.
2. Analysis of Sibling Constellations
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Analysis of Sibling Constellations
- White Teeth – Magid and Millat
- Britz Sohail and Nasima
- Conclusion
- Works Cited
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze and compare the sibling constellations in Zadie Smith's novel "White Teeth" (2000) and Peter Kosminsky's film "Britz" (2007). The paper explores the parallels and differences in the portrayal of sibling rivalry and conflict in these two works, examining their relationship to the tradition of sibling constellations in literary history. It also aims to demonstrate how the chosen sibling pairs, each representing a unique dynamic, deviate from traditional interpretations of the motif, contributing to the overall themes of the respective works.
- Sibling rivalry and conflict in contemporary literature and film
- The evolution of the sibling constellation motif in literary history
- Cultural identity and immigrant experiences
- The influence of parental expectations and cultural heritage on sibling relationships
- The impact of social and cultural context on individual identity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction establishes the focus of the paper, highlighting the contrasting portrayals of sibling conflict in "White Teeth" and "Britz." It also introduces the concept of sibling constellations as a recurring motif in literature and the historical context of the motif.
The "Analysis of Sibling Constellations" section delves deeper into the individual sibling pairs, exploring their specific characteristics and the dynamics of their conflict. The first part focuses on Magid and Millat Iqbal, the twin brothers in "White Teeth," examining their contrasting personalities, their relationship with their father, and the role of cultural identity in their conflict.
The second part of the section will analyze the brother-sister pair in "Britz," exploring the nature of their conflict, the social context in which it develops, and the potential for harmony within their relationship.
The conclusion, which is not included in this preview, will likely summarize the key findings of the analysis, compare and contrast the two sibling constellations, and provide a concluding reflection on the significance of the sibling motif in the chosen works.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the themes of sibling rivalry, cultural identity, immigrant experiences, literary motif, and the influence of cultural heritage on individual identity. The analysis focuses on the sibling constellations in Zadie Smith's "White Teeth" and Peter Kosminsky's "Britz" as well as traditional literary examples, such as Cain and Abel and Romulus and Remus.
- Citar trabajo
- Valerie Hurst (Autor), 2011, Sibling Constellations in "White Teeth" (2000) and "Britz" (2007), Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/164712
