| Title |
Binary opposition of life vs death in H.C. Andersen’s fairy tales / |
| Authors |
Vitkūnė, Aistė ; Šarkauskienė, Skirmantė |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
International journal of humanities and cultural studies (IJHCS).. Gafsa : University of Gafsa. 2022, vol. 8, iss. 4, p. 110-122.. ISSN 2356-5926 |
| Keywords [eng] |
H.C. Andersen ; binary opposition ; semiotic approach |
| Abstract [eng] |
When analyzing the binary opposition of life vs Death in the famous fairy tales of H.C. Andersen semiotic approach is used. The aim is to reveal how this binary opposition is used in fairy tales to create meanings, as it serves both as an element of the plot and as a means of expressing values. It has been observed that the conceptual opposition pair of Life and Death is often associated with Up vs Down opposition. The dichotomous category of Life vs Death in part of the fairy tales is presented in the context of religious themes. It turned out that Andersen followed the concept of death, considering it as a continuation of natural life, in many cases romanticized, more qualitative and happier than the real reality marked by scarcity and lack of love. Thus the boundaries between life and death are erased, giving life the connotations of death, and vice versa. |
| Published |
Gafsa : University of Gafsa |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2022 |
| CC license |
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