Work Type

Article

Publication Date

2021

Department

Berklee Valencia; First Year Abroad; Study Abroad

Keywords

Narratology; comparative literature; female hero; The All Souls Trilogy; The Winternight Trilogy

Abstract

This paper offers a comparative analysis of two acclaimed fantasy trilogies by women writers, The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden. By focusing on a qualitative analysis of structural narratological functions through the actions of the main characters (hero / villain), the article argues that the hero displays a personal motivation in both trilogies, which results in a larger impact of their mission. The personal motivation appears to be linked to the protection of family and the underlying construction of a unique perception of affection. This motivation modifies the roles and the impact of functions on other characters, while offering an alternative in power relations.

Comments

This article was published in Verbeia: Journal of English and Spanish Studies Vol.7 No.6 (2021) under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.

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