Arslan, Başak (2011) The comparative analysis of “Peter and Wendy” by J.M. Barrie and “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling based on common themes and their influence on the plot, setting and characters with regard to the differentiation of the structure of the society between the dates of publication of the novels. Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.
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Abstract
J.M. Barrie and J.K. Rowling are of the best-known authors of the 20th century with their twisting plots and epic characters, when it comes to children’s literature. Although their books Peter Pan and Wendy (1911) and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997) are considered to be children’s classics, there are not many investigations on the importance of the themes of the novels. This essay investigates the influence of the common themes of the novels on the plot, setting and characters with regard to the change in the societal structure between the publication dates of the books. Barrie and Rowling both explore the themes of gender roles, childhood, fantasy and the battle between the good and the evil in their novels. However, the interpretation of two themes, gender roles and childhood, demonstrates disparity due to the differentiation of the societal structure between the dates of publication of the novels since both authors depict their societies’ current views in their books. The different exploration of the themes of gender roles and childhood affects the portrayals of the novel characters, especially the protagonists; Peter and Harry, and the primary female characters; Wendy and Hermione. The themes of fantasy and the battle between the good and the evil, on the other hand, are reflected similarly, thus, allowing the authors to create magical settings and intriguing plots that catch the attention of children. Overall, it is observed that both Barrie and Rowling skilfully entwine the themes with the structure of their novels.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
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| Additional Information: | Supervisor’s Name: Hacer İnce, IB Notu: B |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Peter and Wendy, J.M. Barrie, J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Depositing User: | Kamil Çömlekçi |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2011 05:52 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2019 10:34 |
| URI: | http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/160 |
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