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      The Politics of Russian Stereotypes in Joseph Conrad’s Under Western Eyes

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      Date
      2017-10-04
      Author
      McCutcheon, Kayla S 1991-
      ORCID
      0000-0002-1930-3947
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      In my project, I focus on analyzing Russian stereotypes in Joseph Conrad’s Under Western Eyes. The novel’s oversimplifications stem from centuries of Western biases, which position Russia as partially civilized and partially barbaric. Such emotionally-charged biases are reinforced by Conrad’s depictions. Although the author professes a neutral stance, his Polish background, childhood, and family politics have influenced his perception of the nation. Serving as an extension of Conrad’s critical position, the English narrator incorporates stereotypes when describing Russian men and women, and such ideas are only complicated by Natalia, whose character also embodies Western traits. My project’s revelations are significant because the novel perpetuates stereotypes that illuminate flawed Western beliefs rather than Russian authenticity.
      Degree
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Department
      English
      Program
      English
      Supervisor
      Voitkovska, Ludmilla
      Committee
      Ophir, Ella; Banco, Lindsey
      Copyright Date
      October 2017
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/8165
      Subject
      Joseph Conrad
      stereotypes
      Russia
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