"A Study of Naturalism in Frank Norris's McTeague" by Alfeo Nudas
 

Date of Award

4-4-1968

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

History

Abstract

McTeague is a naturalistic novel with some romantic interludes. This paper will not focus any attention on these interludes (e. g. the romance of Old Grannis and old Miss Baker). It will limit itself to a study of the elements of naturalism in the novel; moreover, it will study these elements only in as much as they are reflected in the life of the main character, McTeague. These elements may all be summed up in what I call Norris' s vision of the "brute'' in McTeague. Since it is this vision which refracts the main elements of naturalism in the novel, it is this vision which this paper will emphasize and draw attention to.

Comments

An Essay Submit ted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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