Reading Jackie Kay's The Adoption Papers (1990-1991)

Trabajo , 2007 , 27 Páginas , Calificación: 1,3

Filología inglesa - Literatura

This seminar paper deals with: "BODY: Reading Jackie Kay’s The Adoption Papers (1990-1991)"

INTRODUCTION
1 AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING
2 PODOROGA’S PHENOMENOLOGY OF BODY
3 DAUGHTER’S BODY
3.1 BODY-OBJECT
3.1.1 Wounded body
3.1.2 Dead body
3.1.3 Being touched
3.1.4 Being commanded
3.1.5 Examined body
3.2 BODY-“MY-BODY”
3.3. BODY-AFFECT
CONCLUSION

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
• AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING
• PODOROGA'S PHENOMENOLOGY OF BODY
• DAUGHTER'S BODY
  • BODY-OBJECT
    • Wounded body
    • Dead body
    • Being touched
    • Being commanded
    • Examined body
  • BODY-"MY-BODY"
  • BODY-AFFECT
• CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to analyze the different bodies that appear in Jackie Kay's The Adoption Papers, particularly the daughter's body, through the lens of Valerij Podoroga's Phenomenology of Body. The paper seeks to understand the significance of Kay's persistent exploration of adoption and the complexities of her relationship with her biological heritage.

• The interplay between the daughter's body and her sense of identity
• The impact of adoption on the daughter's perception of her body and self
• The role of language in shaping and obscuring bodily experiences
• The interplay between the daughter's body and the bodies of others, particularly her birth parents
• The connection between the daughter's bodily experiences and her creative process

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the reader to Jackie Kay's life and her work, focusing on her mixed heritage and her adoption. It also introduces the concept of "autobiographical writing" and the theoretical framework of Podoroga's Phenomenology of Body.
• Autobiographical Writing: This chapter explores the nature of autobiographical writing, particularly in the context of Kay's work. It discusses the importance of personal experiences and the way they shape a writer's creative output.
• Podoroga's Phenomenology of Body: This chapter introduces the reader to Podoroga's theoretical framework, highlighting its focus on the body and its relationship to language, perception, and identity.
• Daughter's Body: This chapter delves into the different ways the daughter's body is presented in The Adoption Papers. It explores themes of objectification, vulnerability, and the impact of adoption on the daughter's sense of self.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper explores the themes of adoption, identity, body, language, and the phenomenology of body, focusing on Jackie Kay's The Adoption Papers and utilizing the theoretical framework of Valerij Podoroga's Phenomenology of Body.

• Universidad: Humboldt-University of Berlin (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik)
• Curso: HS Gender and 20th-century Autobiography
• Calificación: 1,3
• Autor: Maryna Zühlke (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2007
• Páginas: 27
• No. de catálogo: V154007
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783640668113
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: Reading, Jackie, Adoption, Papers