Czech Structuralists On Literary Character
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The literary character has been always considered as one of the most significant and core elements of epic literature work. There have been many ways of approaching the character and throughout history, it has remained one of the most important topics of narratologist research. This paper aims to give an overall view of the phenomenon in Czech narratology and breaks down the most influential theories regarding literary characters, their role, and their impact on literature. Special attention is being paid to the approach of Czech structuralists, who have made a significant mark in the theory of literature. Taking into account the most relevant theoreticians and their work, the presentation covers the approach to literature figures of Jan Mukařovský, Felix Vodička, Miroslav Červenka, Milan Jankovič, and Karel Hausenblas. The conclusion of my analysis marks the development of approaching the topic as well as describes the common aspects and the nuances between their conceptions. Furthermore, the paper retraces the legacy of the mentioned Czech theoreticians and describes the way they have influenced perceiving and interpreting characters in Czech narratology today. |
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