Strive More and Suffer Less — A Critical Comparison between Edna Pontellier and Antonia

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10.2991/icsshe-19.2019.196How to use a DOI?

Keywords

My Antonia, The Awakening, Happiness, Critical Comparison

Abstract

This thesis probes into the struggles of the two awakening women in My Antonia and The Awakening by applying the theory of Maslow’s Needs. Through a critical comparison, a distinctive vision is clear. The analysis of the individual suffering and struggles in these two novels from the perspective of the psychological motivation theory aims to gain a general picture of sound personality development. It sparks inspiration and reflection on the true awakenings in modern society in which human beings are confronted with so many crises both practically and spiritually. Life seems abstract, absurd even confusing sometimes and men need explanations, answers or directions to get a better knowledge of them and to make proper choice and to face frustrations. Psychological theory gives a scientific and reasonable angle of view to think over and to face one’s needs, developments and crisis as well.

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© 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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