Diese Hausarbeit beschäftigt sich mit Geraldine McCaughreans Roman "Not the End of the World", der zwar zweifellos auf der biblischen "Arche Noah" Geschichte in Genesis 6-9 basiert, jedoch an vielen Stellen anders ist. Diese Unterschiede werden herausgestellt und es wird hinterfragt, ob McCaughreans Werk als Erklärung oder Herausforderung von Genesis 6-9 angesehen werden kann. Diese Arbeit bietet trotz ihres speziellen Themas interessante Ansätze für Literaturwissenschaftler, Theologen sowie Anglisten und ist mit Ansätzen für die weitere Forschung versehen.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- I. Explanation of the Phenomenon ‘Intertextuality’
- II. Analysis of Not the End of the World and Genesis 6-9 with Regard to Intertextual Links, Expansions and Differences
- III. Interpretation: Not the End of the World as an Explanation of the ‘Original’?!
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes Geraldine McCaughrean's novel Not the End of the World (NtEotW) in relation to its biblical intertext, Genesis 6-9. The objective is to explore the intertextual connections, expansions, and differences between the two texts, examining how NtEotW expands upon and potentially challenges the "original" biblical narrative. The analysis will utilize theories of intertextuality, particularly those of Genette, to illuminate the relationship between the hypotext (Genesis 6-9) and the hypertext (NtEotW).
- Intertextuality and its application to literary analysis
- Comparative analysis of plot, character development, and thematic elements in NtEotW and Genesis 6-9
- Exploration of how NtEotW expands upon and clarifies aspects of the Genesis narrative
- Examination of potential challenges or reinterpretations offered by NtEotW to the biblical account
- The role of the reader in interpreting and bridging the gaps between the two texts
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the analysis by introducing the central texts – Geraldine McCaughrean's Not the End of the World and the biblical Genesis 6-9 – and establishing the core argument. It highlights the similarities in plot, noting that McCaughrean’s novel builds upon and requires knowledge of the biblical story for complete comprehension. The introduction also outlines the paper's structure, foreshadowing the subsequent explanations of intertextuality, the comparative analysis, and the interpretation of how NtEotW relates to Genesis 6-9, whether through expansion or challenge.
I. Explanation of the Phenomenon ‘Intertextuality’: This chapter provides a theoretical framework for the analysis by defining and exploring the concept of intertextuality. It examines the contributions of various theorists, including Julia Kristeva, Roland Barthes, and Gérard Genette, offering differing perspectives on how texts relate to and build upon each other. The chapter focuses particularly on Genette's model of transtextuality, including its subcategories of intertextuality, paratextuality, metatextuality, hypertextuality, and architextuality. This detailed explanation of Genette's work is crucial because it provides the analytical tools used to examine the relationship between Genesis 6-9 and NtEotW in the subsequent chapters.
II. Analysis of Not the End of the World and Genesis 6-9 with Regard to Intertextual Links, Expansions and Differences: (This section is not provided in the text excerpt.)
III. Interpretation: Not the End of the World as an Explanation of the ‘Original’?!: (This section is not provided in the text excerpt.)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Intertextuality, Genesis 6-9, Geraldine McCaughrean, Not the End of the World, biblical narrative, young adult fiction, literary analysis, hypotext, hypertext, comparative literature, textual expansion, reinterpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Geraldine McCaughrean's Not the End of the World and Genesis 6-9
What is the main focus of this academic paper?
This paper analyzes Geraldine McCaughrean's novel Not the End of the World (NtEotW) in relation to its biblical intertext, Genesis 6-9. It explores the intertextual connections, expansions, and differences between the two texts, examining how NtEotW expands upon and potentially challenges the biblical narrative. The analysis uses theories of intertextuality, particularly Genette's model, to illuminate the relationship between the hypotext (Genesis 6-9) and the hypertext (NtEotW).
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
Key themes include intertextuality and its application to literary analysis; comparative analysis of plot, character development, and thematic elements in NtEotW and Genesis 6-9; exploration of how NtEotW expands upon and clarifies aspects of the Genesis narrative; examination of potential challenges or reinterpretations offered by NtEotW to the biblical account; and the role of the reader in interpreting and bridging the gaps between the two texts.
What theoretical framework is used in the analysis?
The paper utilizes the theory of intertextuality, drawing heavily on the work of Gérard Genette and his model of transtextuality, which includes intertextuality, paratextuality, metatextuality, hypertextuality, and architextuality. This framework provides the analytical tools to examine the relationship between Genesis 6-9 and NtEotW.
What are the chapter summaries provided?
The introduction sets the stage by introducing the texts and core argument, highlighting similarities and outlining the paper's structure. Chapter I explains intertextuality, exploring various theorists' contributions, focusing on Genette's model. Chapter II (not provided in the excerpt) analyzes NtEotW and Genesis 6-9, focusing on intertextual links, expansions, and differences. Chapter III (also not provided) interprets NtEotW as a potential explanation or reinterpretation of the Genesis narrative. A conclusion is also planned.
What are the keywords associated with this paper?
Keywords include: Intertextuality, Genesis 6-9, Geraldine McCaughrean, Not the End of the World, biblical narrative, young adult fiction, literary analysis, hypotext, hypertext, comparative literature, textual expansion, reinterpretation.
What is the overall objective of the paper?
The objective is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the intertextual relationship between Geraldine McCaughrean's Not the End of the World and the biblical Genesis 6-9, exploring how the novel expands upon, clarifies, and potentially challenges the original biblical narrative.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Isabel Mund (Autor:in), 2012, Not the End of the World and Genesis 6-9: Expansions, Differences and New Perspectives, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/232706
