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Tabea Halbmeyer

    Im Glanz der Weihnacht
    Der Advokat und das Mädchen
    Celina. Die Tochter des Advokaten
    Maurice Spandrell and the Problem of Evil in "Point Counter Point" (1928) by Aldous Huxley
    The fallen woman. Representations in dominant victorian discourses
    • 2021

      The fallen woman. Representations in dominant victorian discourses

      An analysis with focus on the female prostitute

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Focusing on the representations of the fallen woman, this thesis explores the complexities surrounding societal perceptions of deviancy and the preservation of moral order. It highlights the varied strategies employed to address the challenges posed by the concept of the fallen woman, reflecting the historical context of social norms and values. The work provides a nuanced analysis of how these representations evolved, revealing the tensions between societal expectations and individual experiences.

      The fallen woman. Representations in dominant victorian discourses
    • 2021

      The analysis delves into Huxley's portrayal of evil through the character Maurice Spandrell in "Point Counter Point." Spandrell embodies the complexity of evil, presenting a paradox where he functions simultaneously as both a perpetrator and a victim. The study explores the nuanced interplay between good and evil, emphasizing Huxley's view of evil as an intangible concept, thereby enriching the understanding of moral ambiguity in modern literature.

      Maurice Spandrell and the Problem of Evil in "Point Counter Point" (1928) by Aldous Huxley