The colors in the linguistic creation of the father in 'upon the Niemen' novels of Eliza Orzeszkowa Cover Image

Barwy w językowej kreacji ojca w powieściach nadniemeńskich Elizy Orzeszkowej
The colors in the linguistic creation of the father in 'upon the Niemen' novels of Eliza Orzeszkowa

Author(s): Elżbieta Skorupska-Raczyńska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: language creation of the world; semantics; color

Summary/Abstract: Fathers, step-father, caregivers in the 'upon the Niemen' novels by Eliza Orzeszkowa are figures clearly outlined. Their creations are made also by the means of color, light and shadow. Writer, creating the characters of fathers, stepfather and caregivers operates with the color subtly and sparingly, especially in the description of their clothes and bodies. Names, definitions of glow, light and shadow are the components serving the verbalization and dynamization of feelings, experiences and behaviors, as well as descriptions of the personality in the characteristics of characters. Creation of men are also served by the background and the environment color, which is a typical aspect of the novel design by Orzeszkowa.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 211-228
  • Page Count: 18