Charles Dickens's DOMBEY AND SON.
A literary criticism of the book "Dombey and Son," by Charles Dickens, is presented. The author suggests that a marriage proposal by the character of Florence to the character of Walter helps redefine Florence as an assertive character rather than a passive victim. He notes how the change in Florenc...
| Publicado en: | Explicator Vol. 68; no. 2; pp. 104 - 107 |
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| Formato: | Literary Criticism |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2010
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| Sumario: | A literary criticism of the book "Dombey and Son," by Charles Dickens, is presented. The author suggests that a marriage proposal by the character of Florence to the character of Walter helps redefine Florence as an assertive character rather than a passive victim. He notes how the change in Florence's character contrasts with the book's themes of patriarchy and how Walter's self-conscious perception of his financial state reflects Dickens's social views. |
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