THE DILEMMA AND TRANSCENDENCE OF WOMEN IN MARGARET DRABBLE'S WORKS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF EXISTENTIALISM

Authors

  • Yang Qu College of Humanities, Xuchang Vocational Technical College, Xuchang 461000, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24204/ejpr.2024.4514

Keywords:

Margaret Drabble; Feminism; Existentialism; Self-actualization; French literature; Struggle.

Abstract

Margaret Drabble's works intricately depict the pain and pursuit of female characters facing life challenges. In order to explore the unique female consciousness reflected in Drabble's works, this study takes Drabble's two-step works The Golden Jerusalem and The Empty Bed Diary as the analysis objects, and uses text reading analysis to explore Drabble's thoughts on achieving gender equality. At the same time, the study used a comparative analysis method to explore the correlation between Drabble's female consciousness and the main ideas of existence. The research analysis results suggest that Drabble mainly expresses her views on women's self-awareness, female relationships, and courage to face setbacks, reflecting her pursuit of gender equality for women. At the same time, the fusion of Margaret Drabble's feminist views and existentialist ideas reflects the oppression and challenges that women face in real life. This also demonstrates their struggle and growth in pursuing self-realization and the meaning of life. This article aims to provide new perspectives and insights for understanding the female characters and themes in Drabble's works.

Published

2024-12-19

How to Cite

Yang Qu. 2024. “THE DILEMMA AND TRANSCENDENCE OF WOMEN IN MARGARET DRABBLE’S WORKS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF EXISTENTIALISM”. European Journal for Philosophy of Religion 16 (4):443-57. https://doi.org/10.24204/ejpr.2024.4514.

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Section

Research Articles