Papers by howayda elenany
my advisor, who inspired me first and foremost with his passion for Shakespeare and boosted my co... more my advisor, who inspired me first and foremost with his passion for Shakespeare and boosted my confidence in my attempts with his friendly demeanor and professional guidance. Dr. Ferial Ghazoul who took it upon herself as an educator and a wonderful human being to encourage me to resume my studies, have faith in my potential and work towards crowning my efforts with a master's degree. Shatha, Dana and Hania, my daughters who patiently and enthusiastically tolerated my physical and mental absence in preparation of this work and copied in my footsteps. My parents who taught me the strength and perseverance to carry on. My friends who believed in me.
This thesis analyzes the ambivalent definition of manhood in Shakespeare\u27s Macbeth. It explore... more This thesis analyzes the ambivalent definition of manhood in Shakespeare\u27s Macbeth. It explores the normative cultural constructions of masculinity carried forth from ancient times to the Renaissance to situate the character of Macbeth in the realm of heroic masculinity. By applying the framework of Freud\u27s psychoanalytic theory, particularly in its interpretation of gender and the role of the unconscious, Shakespeare\u27s male hero\u27s struggle to establish, maintain and defend his masculinity becomes comprehensible. The societal and cultural expectations that define masculinity appear at odds not only with the world of the play, but with the world in general. Culture and society alone do not shape identity; deeper and more complex psychic structures explain human motivation and behavior. Studying the character of Macbeth in the light of the influences of the cultural and psychoanalytic, the notion of masculinity gains new meanings
my advisor, who inspired me first and foremost with his passion for Shakespeare and boosted my co... more my advisor, who inspired me first and foremost with his passion for Shakespeare and boosted my confidence in my attempts with his friendly demeanor and professional guidance. Dr. Ferial Ghazoul who took it upon herself as an educator and a wonderful human being to encourage me to resume my studies, have faith in my potential and work towards crowning my efforts with a master's degree. Shatha, Dana and Hania, my daughters who patiently and enthusiastically tolerated my physical and mental absence in preparation of this work and copied in my footsteps. My parents who taught me the strength and perseverance to carry on. My friends who believed in me.
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Papers by howayda elenany