Mister M, Mister I, Mister SS I: Destination, Masculinity and Motion in Novels of the Mississippi River

William W G Lazenbatt

Mister M, Mister I, Mister SS I: Destination, Masculinity and Motion in Novels of the Mississippi River

William W G Lazenbatt

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Abstract

The "masculine" gods of the "Old Man" river, Mississippi, enable male protagonists of river novels to reaffirm and empower their masculinity in a manner which is denied their female counterparts. Essay involves analysis of Twain's "Huckleberry Finn", Faulkner's "The Wild Palms" and Ford's "A Piece of My Heart", with reference to gender theories of Judith Butler.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Unknown Host Publication
Publisher	Publication not yet sought
Number of pages	14
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 2012
Event	Southern Studies Forum of European Association for American Studies Conference - Santiago De Compostela Spain Duration: 1 Jan 2012 → …

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Conference	Southern Studies Forum of European Association for American Studies Conference
Period	1/01/12 → …

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