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Social Transformation and Bodily Narratives: A Comparative Study of "In the Penal Colony" by Kafka and "1986" by Yu Hua

Author(s)

Yichao Wang*

Affiliation(s)

Southwest School, Shunde No. 1 Middle School, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

Kafka's "In the Penal Colony" and Yu Hua's "1986" share high degrees of similarity in themes and artistic characteristics. Therefore, a comparative study of these two works is conducted, utilizing methods such as thematic juxtaposition, cultural interpretation, and symbolic analysis, to delve deeply into how literary works portray special historical events and social changes during periods of social transformation. This study reveals the commonalities and differences, as well as the meanings and values of bodily narratives in different historical periods and cultural contexts.

Keywords

Kafka; Yu Hua; Period of Social Transformation; Bodily Narratives

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