Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree
Spring 2010
Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Degree In
German
First Advisor
Waltraud Maierhofer
First Committee Member
Glenn Ehrstine
Second Committee Member
Bruce Spencer
Abstract
Literary works contribute to the traditions of culture and unity. Gottfried Keller uses this notion to portray a realistic image of his society in which there is a need for social and political change and progression. Keller's novella Das Fähnlein der Sieben Aufrechten explores the discontinuity between generations in nineteenth-century Switzerland. This investigation explores Keller's presentation of his critique through the portrayal of the existing barriers between generations. It examines how Keller's novella depicts to overcome generational differences through the breaking down of these barriers. In addition, it discusses how a contemporary portrayal adapts and interprets Keller's novella.
Pages
ii, 39 pages
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-39).
Copyright
Copyright 2010 Amber Rose Wozniak