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Author | Melissa Barrett |
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Title | Symbols of Desire and Entrapment: Decoding Hardy's Architectural Metaphor in Jude the Obscure |
Department | English |
Advisor | Robin Inboden |
Year | 2005 |
Honors | University Honors |
Full Text | (612 KB) |
Abstract | In Jude the Obscure, Hardy couples the use of architecture with more overt indicators to voice his message. Hardy's metaphors of landscape, skylines, and even open spaces comprise such a craftily calculated critique that he proves his mastery as both author and architect. From the Christminster colleges to Farmer Trouthham's field, Hardy relies on varying environments to make a thorough commentary. This paper will argue that the creators of those buildings, the architects, are the novel's true antagonists. |
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