Czech Structuralists On Literary Character

POŘÍZKOVÁ, Tereza. Czech Structuralists On Literary Character. In Narrative 2024, The International Society for the Study of Narrative, Newcastle University. 2024.

Basic information

• Original name: Czech Structuralists On Literary Character
• Name in Czech: Čeští strukturalisté o literární postavě
• Authors: POŘÍZKOVÁ, Tereza.
• Edition: Narrative 2024, The International Society for the Study of Narrative, Newcastle University, 2024.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Country of publisher: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret

Abstract

The literary character has been always considered as one of the most significant and core elements of epic literature work. There have been many ways of approaching the character and throughout history, it has remained one of the most important topics of narratologist research. This paper aims to give an overall view of the phenomenon in Czech narratology and breaks down the most influential theories regarding literary characters, their role, and their impact on literature. Special attention is being paid to the approach of Czech structuralists, who have made a significant mark in the theory of literature. Taking into account the most relevant theoreticians and their work, the presentation covers the approach to literature figures of Jan Mukařovský, Felix Vodička, Miroslav Červenka, Milan Jankovič, and Karel Hausenblas. The conclusion of my analysis marks the development of approaching the topic as well as describes the common aspects and the nuances between their conceptions. Furthermore, the paper retraces the legacy of the mentioned Czech theoreticians and describes the way they have influenced perceiving and interpreting characters in Czech narratology today.

Links

• MUNI/A/1505/2023, interní kód MU: Name: Jazyková a literární komunikace VII.

Investor: Masaryk University, Language and Literary Communication VII.