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„Odczarowane dzieciństwo” – na przykładzie wybranych dzieł literackich
Disenchanted childhood: On the example of selected literary works

Author(s): Alicja Lumer
Subject(s): Novel, Developmental Psychology, British Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: childhood; stereotyping; innocence; subjectivity; maturity;

Summary/Abstract: The essay is an attempt to disenchant the concept of childhood. Based on Lord of the Flies by William Golding and other literary works, the Author deals with the image of a child created as an innocent, incapable of evil, putting emphasis on the subjectivity of a child. Th e essay shows the important role of children in social life and discusses the theses of developmental psychology in which dominates the gradual nature of human development. It also emphasizes the significance of recognizing a child as a human being, an important, conscious person, capable of evil, hence deserving respect.

  • Issue Year: 25/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-5
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish