Author, as appears in the article.: Moreno Archilla, Abel

Keywords: objectification

Abstract: In this paper, by analysing the novel Deseos by Marina Mayoral, we aim to address the dificulty that modern women suffer regarding her personal liberation as an active subject against the generic domain imposed by males. Her alienation, as an exercise supported by the beliefs of the ancient Mesopotamia, has given rise to the femme fatale, a reversal of utopian characteristics in different Western societies founded by the biblical patriarchy. Lilith's image, enhanced by the nineteenth century art by the Pre-Raphaelites, will be decisive in the process of sexual recognition that will lead the study of aspects such as the protest, uprooting, punishment and revenge.

Journal publication year: 2013

Publication Type: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion info:eu-repo/semantics/article