| Titre : | The Representation of power and Politics in James Joyce’s Ulysses |
| Auteurs : | Fetati Mohammed El Amin, Auteur ; Dr. A.Bouaricha, Directeur de thèse |
| Type de document : | texte imprimé |
| Editeur : | Dr. Moulay Tahar University, Saida Faculty of Letters, Languages and Arts Department of English Language and Literature, 2023-2024 |
| Format : | 77p / CD |
| Langues: | Anglais |
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| Mots-clés: | Ulysses, stream of consciousness, James Joyce, Power and Politics, Leopold Bloom |
| Résumé : | This study employs a qualitative content analysis approach to provide an in-depth, critical examination of the themes of power and politics in James Joyce's seminal novel Ulysses. The complex and symbolic nature of Ulysses presents a challenge in understanding the author's nuanced commentary on these weighty themes, which this research seeks to unravel. The methodology involves a scrutinized reading of Ulysses with a focus on the characters, plot, and symbolism, in addition to a literary criticism analysis drawing from existing scholarly works. The research also undertakes a comparative analysis with the historical and political contexts of Joyce's time, providing a deeper, more critical understanding of the author's incisive critique of power structures and political systems. The key findings reveal that Ulysses offers a sophisticated portrayal of the power dynamics, particularly the struggle for influence and self-determination between the novel's central characters, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus. Joyce's innovative use of the stream-of- consciousness technique sheds light on the characters' complex motivations and the manipulation of power and language. Furthermore, the study shows that the novel's exploration of time and space emphasizes the characters' intricate relationships while, it also reflects a broader political commentary. Hence, the research suggests that Joyce's satirical critique of Irish politics in Ulysses encourages readers to critically examine the implications of power structures and the use of language in the political sphere. The current study provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the themes of power and politics in Ulysses, illuminating Joyce's unique literary style and his profound, thought-provoking commentary on the human condition. |
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Table of Contents
Declaration of Originality Dedication Acknowledgements Abstract General Introduction …………….…………….…………….…………….…………………………………7 Chapter one : Power Dynamics in "Ulysses" 1.1Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………13 1.2 Introduction to Power and Politics in Literature…………………………………………….17 1.3 Power Structures in "Ulysses"………………………………………………………………………..23 1.3.1 Colonial power…………………………………………………………………………………………….23 1.3.2 patriarchal power………………………………………………………………………………………..26 1.3.3 language and communication …………………………………………………………………..27 1.3.4 Religious power…………………………………………………………………………………………..27 1.4 Background Aspects of Power………………………………………………………………………..29 1.5 conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Chapter Two: The Analysis of Characters and Power Struggles 2.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………..33 2.2 Political Systems in "Ulysses"…………………………………………………………………………33 2.2.1 Critique of Colonialism and Catholic Church………………………………………………..33 2.2.2 Opposition to Colonialism, Imperialism, and Militarism………………………………34 2.2.3 Empathy and Compassion for Humanity……………………………………………………..35 2.2.4 Individualism and Artistic Temperament…………………………………………………….36 2.3 Symbolism of Power and Politics in "Ulysses"………………………………………………..37 2.3.1 Characters…………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 2.3.2 Political Themes………………………………………………………………………………………….38 2.3.3 The city of Dublin………………………………………………………………………………………..39 2.3.4 The Martello Tower…………………………………………………………………………………….39 6 2.3.5 The Nationalist Song…………………………………………………………………………………..40 2.3.6 The Broken Watch………………………………………………………………………………………40 2.4 Character Analysis: Leopold Bloom………………………………………………………………..40 2.5 Character Analysis: Stephen Dedalus……………………………………………………………..44 2.6 streem of consciousness techinique………………………………………………………………47 2.6.1 Stream of consciousness techniques…………………………………………………………..48 2.7 Exploring Time and Space in the stream of consciousness:……………………………49 2.8 conclusion………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….……….51 Chapter three: The Analysis of the Political Commentary and Satire 3.1 Introduction........................................ …………….…………….…………….………………..54 3.2 Overview of the Intersection of Politics and Literature in Ulysses………………….54 3.3 Importance of Joyce's Political Views in the Novel…………………………………………55 3.4 Joyce's Critique of Irish Politics………………………………….…………….…………….………56 3.5 Satire of the Nationalist Movement……………………..…………….…………….……………57 3.5.1 Critique of the Catholic Church's Influence………………………….…………….………..58 3.6 Examples of Joyce's Political Commentary in Ulysses…………….…………….…………58 3.7 Gender Politics in "Ulysses"…………….…………….…………….…………………………………59 3.7.1 Critique of Patriarchal Structures in Irish Society…………………………………………60 3.7.2 Objectification and Marginalization of Women…………………………………………..60 3.8 Gerty MacDowell as an Illustration of Joyce's Notice of Gender Politics………..60 3.9 Power and Language in James Joyce's "Ulysses"……………………………………………61 3.9.1 The Relationship between Power and Language in Ulysses………………………..61 3.9.2 Linguistic Techniques to Explore Power Dynamics………………………………………61 3.9.3 Examples of Joyce's Exploration of Power and Language in Ulysses…………….62 3.10 Summary of Joyce's Political Critique in Ulysses……………..……………………………62 3.11 Importance of Joyce's Political Commentary in the Novel……………………….……63 3.12 Economic Dimension in Ulysses…………….…………….…………….…………….…………..64 3.13 Race and Ethnicity in Ulysses………….…………….…………….…………….…………………66 3.14 Conclusion…………….…………….…………….…………….…………….……………………………67 General Conclusion…………….…………….…………….…………….……………………………………70 Bibliography…………….…………….…………….…………….……………………….…………….………75 |
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