Stephen Crane's Oxen: Class Blindness and Animalism in The Third Violet.

The article focuses on the symbolic use of oxen in Stephen Crane's novel "The Third Violet," exploring themes of class blindness and animalism. Topics include the oxen as a representation of social and economic subjugation, the contrasting perceptions of kindness towards animals, and Crane's critiqu...

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Publicado en:Studies in American Naturalism Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 53 - 75
Autor principal: Sy, Lloyd
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: International Theodore Dreiser Society Summer2023
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Sumario:The article focuses on the symbolic use of oxen in Stephen Crane's novel "The Third Violet," exploring themes of class blindness and animalism. Topics include the oxen as a representation of social and economic subjugation, the contrasting perceptions of kindness towards animals, and Crane's critique of romantic tropes through the character of Grace Fanhall.