This master's thesis explores the theme of immigration in Isabel Allende’s fictional work. It deals with the question how Allende deals with the issue in her novels "Daughter of Fortune" and "Portrait in Sepia".
The objective of the work is to identify, explore and communicate the various dimensions of intricate phenomenon of immigration presented by the modern emigrant American author Isabel Allende who shares her personal and first hand experience of an uprooted person in the new world of America. She finds herself neither true Chilean nor an American woman but a displaced woman of modern age. She presents the true and miserable side of the picture of emigrants and their various reasons which motivate them to leave their own homeland.
She discusses in her novels the effects of the process of immigration upon immigrants. She takes in to account all the aspects of immigration including the dilemma of migrants in host country like America. The research work tries to identify the factors which promote the migration pat-terns of women and difficulties faced by them in new world where they have to adopt new ways for their survival.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- The significant period of age of discovery and migratory patterns:
- Trends of migration to south america:
- The spanish conquest and influx of immigrants:
- Hispanic immigrants in united states of america:
- Biography and works of isabel allende..
- Hypothesis:
- Objective of the research work.
- Delimitations:
- Chapter 2: Literature Review.
- Criticism on Isabel Allende's work:
- Chapter 3: Reasons Of Immigration.
- Chapter 4: Effects Of Immigrations On Immigrants..
- Chapter 5: Migrant Women And Their Settlement.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis investigates the theme of immigration in the works of Isabel Allende, focusing on its portrayal in two of her historical novels. It aims to understand how Allende addresses the complexities of immigration within her narrative and explores the experiences of immigrants.
- The historical context of immigration
- The motivations and challenges of migration
- The impact of immigration on individuals and communities
- The role of women in migration and settlement
- The representation of cultural identity and assimilation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the research topic and provides background information on immigration patterns, particularly in South America. It also discusses the life and works of Isabel Allende, the subject of this study. Chapter 2 delves into existing scholarly works that examine Allende's writing, providing a foundation for the research. Chapter 3 explores the various reasons why people choose to migrate, analyzing their motivations and the challenges they face. Chapter 4 examines the impacts of immigration on individuals, considering their experiences and the challenges of adapting to new environments. Chapter 5 specifically focuses on the experiences of migrant women, investigating their journey of resettlement and their contribution to their new communities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the central themes of immigration, cultural identity, adaptation, historical context, and the experiences of women migrants. It draws on the works of Isabel Allende, exploring her representation of these key concepts through her narratives.
- Quote paper
- Attiya Saghir (Author), 2011, The topic of immigration in historical novels. An examination of "Daughter of Fortune" and "Portrait in Sepia" by Isabel Allende, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/318205
