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S/LI/501. Representation of gender in “Indian Woman's Death Song” by Felicia Hemans

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2100
DATE:
2011
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The paper examines the theme of the woman’s position within a patriarchal society in the ballad “Indian Woman’s Death Song” by the English 19th century poet Felicia Hemans. The characters and images of the poem are analyzed discussing the Indian woman’s relationship with her husband and reflecting on Hemans’ understanding of femininity.

 

KEYWORDS: Indian Woman’s Death Song, Felicia Hemans, gender representation,

 
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