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Representation of Dominating Women in Guy de Maupassant's Short Stories
Published Nov 26, 2024
Updated Nov 26, 2024
Culture
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Culture
Published Nov 26, 2024
Updated Nov 26, 2024
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I
walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
(Phenomenal
Woman, by Maya Angelou)
This article examines the depiction of dominating female characters in Maupassant's short stories by closely examining selected short narratives. This study aims to explore the motivational source, personal traits and social impact of the depiction of women in Maupassant's writings in order to reveal examples of female characters claiming control, power, and control over others.
Guy de Maupassant, eminent 19th century French author, is known for his realistic portrayal of various social and human affairs. In his extensive collection of short stories, Maupassant has created female characters who
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