The Mythopoeic Function of Fantasy in The Lord of the Rings and The Journey to the West

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Abstract

Comparative analysis of the function of quest in Lord of the Rings and Journey to the West, with special emphasis on bildungsroman and how character development--or lack thereof--can express meaning to readers and encourage analysis of moral theory and behavior.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - May 2022
Externally publishedYes
EventInvited lecture at Wenzhou Polytechnic University - Wenzhou Polytechnic University, Wenzhou, China
Duration: 5 May 2022 → …

Other

OtherInvited lecture at Wenzhou Polytechnic University
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWenzhou
Period5/05/22 → …

Keywords

  • mythopoeia
  • fantasy
  • quest narrative
  • bildungsroman
  • Literature analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Literature and Literary Theory

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