Gender Issues in Atwood's Novel "The Robber Bride"

From the Perspective of Roz

Essay , 2018 , 4 Seiten

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In her intertextual title with the German fairy tale number 40 collected by the Brothers Grimm under the title "The robber bridegroom", Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel "The Robber Bride" presents the story of three Protagonists: Tony, Charis, and Roz. Through these three voices, Atwood discusses the problematic of the collective Gender Identity within the feminist discourse.

Table of Contents

• The voice of Roz and Women's Issues
• The Robber Bride: A Dystopian Novel
• Three Protagonists and their Perspectives
• The Conflict with Zenia
• Zenia as a Symbol of Darkness
• The Return of Zenia and the Past
• Roz's Perspective on Zenia and Life
• Social Class and Life Rhythm
• Roz's Material Identity and Fear
• Roz's Emotional Side and Conflict
• Roz as a Mother
• The Central Issue of Women's Fear
• The Enduring Influence of Zenia
• The Multiple Voices and Discourses of Gender

Objectives and Key Themes

This novel explores the complexities of gender identity within the feminist discourse, focusing on the experiences of three women: Tony, Charis, and Roz. Through their individual perspectives, the novel examines the challenges of defining a unified female identity and the impact of societal expectations and internal conflicts on women's lives.

• The struggle for a unified female identity
• The impact of societal expectations and stereotypes on women
• The power of internal conflict and the role of emotion in women's lives
• The influence of the past and the cyclical nature of women's struggles
• The exploration of different perspectives within the feminist discourse

Chapter Summaries

The novel follows the journey of three women, Tony, Charis, and Roz, as they navigate their relationships with each other and with Zenia, a mysterious figure who represents the darkness and negative aspects of female identity. Throughout the story, the women grapple with their pasts, their present challenges, and their individual perspectives on the world. The novel explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, fear, and the enduring power of female relationships, showcasing the complexities of women's experiences in a patriarchal society.

Keywords

This novel focuses on gender identity, feminist discourse, female relationships, betrayal, jealousy, fear, societal expectations, internal conflict, and the cyclical nature of women's struggles. It explores the complex interplay between individual perspectives and the broader social context, challenging traditional notions of female identity and highlighting the diverse experiences of women.

• Autor: Adil Draissi (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Seiten: 4
• Katalognummer: V388615
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668625105
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668625112
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: gender issues, feminism, women's collective identity, sisterhood, zenia, women's identity