Queer Theory and Drama

The Impact of Parental Education on the Personality-Construction of Melchior and Wendla in Frank Wedekind´s "Spring Awakening"

Term Paper , 2013 , 14 Pages , Grade: 1,0

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature

Frank Wedekind´s "Spring Awakening" was undoubtedly a real shocker for its time. Still today every director and actor ask themselves how to approach this extraordinary piece of drama.

This paper examines from a queer and psychoanalytic perspectve the personality construction of the two major characters Melchior and Wendla and comes to a serious conclusion which is of interdisciplinary importance.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Sexual Oppression in Spring Awakening
1. The Term
2. The Role of the Mothers
3. The Role of the Fathers
III. Conclusion

Bibliography

• College: University of Bayreuth
• Course: Introduction to Queer Theory
• Grade: 1,0
• Author: Alexander Löwen (Author)
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 14
• Catalog Number: V231087
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656475316
• ISBN (Book): 9783656476566
• Language: English
• Tags: Frank Wedekind, Queer, Queer Theory, English Literature, English Drama, Drama, Theatre, Psychoanalysis, Freud, Foucault, Spring Awakening, Erikson, Personality, Psychology, Sex, Rape, Aufklärung, Enlightment, Education