THE QUIET POWER OF A PENSIVE IMAGE: ANITA DESAI’S “WINTERSCAPE”.

Autor: Tollance, Pascale
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Zdroj: Cahiers de la Nouvelle: Journal of the Short Story in English; Spring-Autumn2023, Issue 80/81, p247-263, 17p
Abstrakt: "Winterscape" by Anita Desai explores the encounter between two continents through the lens of motherhood, focusing on the acceptance of cultural differences and the complexities of family dynamics. The story revolves around a photograph capturing a moment of contemplation between two women, highlighting the power of images to convey unspoken emotions and connections. Through a circular narrative structure and themes of hospitality and adoption, Desai invites readers to pause, reflect, and see beyond the surface of the story. The text resonates with Jacques Rancière's concept of the "pensive image," emphasizing the interplay between visual and textual elements in conveying deeper meanings and emotions. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index