Date of Award
Summer 8-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Program
English
Department
English
Major Professor
Easterlin, Nancy
Second Advisor
Bryant, Earle
Third Advisor
Doll, Daniel
Abstract
Using the psychological concepts of Theory of Mind and embodied cognition, the author explores and questions the traditional readings of Henry James's novel, The Golden Bowl, and its protagonist, Maggie Verver. Although the majority of critics view her as a positive character, James takes great effort to subvert her thoughts and mislead the reader. Despite lacking a modern technical vocabulary, James remains acutely aware of how human cognitive structures both process a text and function within a social setting.
Recommended Citation
Maillet, Adam, "Dark Consciousness: Theory of Mind and Henry James’s The Golden Bowl" (2011). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 819.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/819
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