Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1975

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Peyton, Ann

Abstract

This is a study of the dynastic theme which was first introduced into literature during the heroic ages. Early literature dwelt much on family relationships or blood-ties. This theme, although much neglected during other periods of literature, has had a revival in modern poetry, and is used by Anne Sexton. Much of her poetry deals with family relationships, mainly those involving her parents, daughters, and great-aunt. Sexton uses the dynastic theme in her works in order to convey other important themes. She explores her love-hate relationships within her family, guilt, alienation, and the cyclical nature of life through her dynastic theme.

Extent

68 p.

Comments

FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Identifier

FADT13726

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