The Changing Perceptions of Gay Identities: Queer Representations in Call Me by Your Name and The Song of Achilles

dc.contributor.advisorBeuken, R.H. van den
dc.contributor.advisorLoutit, C.J.J.
dc.contributor.authorBogaard, N. van den
dc.date.issued2020-07-03
dc.description.abstractQueer literature has a long history of development throughout the past centuries and nowadays presents a recurring theme in novels that are internationally published, such as Call Me by Your Name (2007) by André Aciman and The Song of Achilles (2011) by Madeline Miller. These two narratives in particular provide valuable insights into the representation of gay identities in modern-day literature and allow for an insightful examination of their depiction of homosexual desire and the role of family in connection to these identities. This thesis will therefore carefully analyse the position of sexual and familial ties in the two narratives, in order to grasp the portrayal of the characters, their actions, and their words. Several scenes that shed a light on these specific themes will be highlighted, to determine in what way these novels represent gay individuals and the expression of their identity. By implementing notions like the disruption of norms and queer ecologies, this thesis will hopefully lead to a better understanding of modern queer representation and its possible implications.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/10999
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Letterenen_US
dc.thesis.specialisationEngelse taal en cultuuren_US
dc.thesis.studyprogrammeBachelor Engelse taal en cultuuren_US
dc.thesis.typeBacheloren_US
dc.titleThe Changing Perceptions of Gay Identities: Queer Representations in Call Me by Your Name and The Song of Achillesen_US
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