From hearing your presentation, it seems clear that one of the ways that Bainbridge's message and purpose is able to be shown through, is through not only the drama and complexity of the plot, but also through the literary devices that she so often uses throughout her novels. Because the plot itself is so absurd (a man unknowingly starts an intimate relationship with his daughter), Bainbridge is able to emphasize and really bring out the irony and satire and mocking tone that she holds throughout the novel. I predict that if she had used a less complex and less dramatic plot for the novel, the effect would most certainly have been lost on the reader.
You stated in your presentation that Bainbridge portrays the theme of female frailty at various points in her novel. I find this very interesting when I related her writing style to that of Jane Austen. Austen consistently uses satire and irony to write about the potential of women in a time of female oppression. On the other hand, Bainbridge also uses satire and irony, but she portrays the frailty of females in a time where women actually had rights. I found this curious because both authors are using similar styles but their time periods and cultures contributed greatly to their opinions and writing.
In addition, in "An Awfully Big Adventure", you explained how “Stella’s personal fulfillment is ultimately unattainable”. Do you think the reason Stella can’t reach her personal fulfillment is because of Bainbridge’s views on female frailty? To me, it sounds like she has a rather pessimistic view on the abilities of women and I was wondering if Bainbridge’s views on women were what was stopping her from allowing Stella to reach her personal fulfillment. You also mentioned that Bainbridge uses experience to influence her writing. Could her past experiences of not becoming a professional actress contribute to her belief that females are frail and can’t reach their full potential?
I love the juxtaposition of the title, “An Awfully Big Adventure” with the content therein. The title sounds like something from a Curious George book. But, on the inside, these books sound very dark. I’ve noticed a recurring theme in this class of female authors that write about dark subject matter, but your books seem even darker somehow. I don’t know why. Your presentation did a very good job of explaining your author’s use of coming-of-age stories and their possibility for that dark content that I mentioned. To be honest, these kinds of stories freak me out a little bit. I think it’s because of the newer version of Little Red Riding Hood which mirrors your author’s writing.
From hearing your presentation, it seems clear that one of the ways that Bainbridge's message and purpose is able to be shown through, is through not only the drama and complexity of the plot, but also through the literary devices that she so often uses throughout her novels. Because the plot itself is so absurd (a man unknowingly starts an intimate relationship with his daughter), Bainbridge is able to emphasize and really bring out the irony and satire and mocking tone that she holds throughout the novel. I predict that if she had used a less complex and less dramatic plot for the novel, the effect would most certainly have been lost on the reader.
ReplyDeleteYou stated in your presentation that Bainbridge portrays the theme of female frailty at various points in her novel. I find this very interesting when I related her writing style to that of Jane Austen. Austen consistently uses satire and irony to write about the potential of women in a time of female oppression. On the other hand, Bainbridge also uses satire and irony, but she portrays the frailty of females in a time where women actually had rights. I found this curious because both authors are using similar styles but their time periods and cultures contributed greatly to their opinions and writing.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, in "An Awfully Big Adventure", you explained how “Stella’s personal fulfillment is ultimately unattainable”. Do you think the reason Stella can’t reach her personal fulfillment is because of Bainbridge’s views on female frailty? To me, it sounds like she has a rather pessimistic view on the abilities of women and I was wondering if Bainbridge’s views on women were what was stopping her from allowing Stella to reach her personal fulfillment. You also mentioned that Bainbridge uses experience to influence her writing. Could her past experiences of not becoming a professional actress contribute to her belief that females are frail and can’t reach their full potential?
I love the juxtaposition of the title, “An Awfully Big Adventure” with the content therein. The title sounds like something from a Curious George book. But, on the inside, these books sound very dark. I’ve noticed a recurring theme in this class of female authors that write about dark subject matter, but your books seem even darker somehow. I don’t know why. Your presentation did a very good job of explaining your author’s use of coming-of-age stories and their possibility for that dark content that I mentioned. To be honest, these kinds of stories freak me out a little bit. I think it’s because of the newer version of Little Red Riding Hood which mirrors your author’s writing.
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