The Significance of Sibling Relationships in LiteratureJoAnna Stephens Mink, Janet Doubler Ward This interdisciplinary collection of essays encompasses variations of the sibling paradigm--the single child, brothers and sisters, twins, and sisters and sisterhood. Literary siblings are the focus, but each discussion is placed within the parameters of cultural and social commentary. The essays bring together studies in the fields of social and family therapy, psychological research, and literary criticism. |
Contents
The Power of the Single Child | 11 |
Morgan le Fay and King Arthur in Malorys Works | 23 |
Sisters and Brothers from | 32 |
Identity and Sibling Relationships | 58 |
Sex Siblings and the Fin De Siecle | 70 |
Safety and Revolt in Shirley Jacksons | 110 |
Intersections of Family and Race | 120 |
Orality Sexuality and | 133 |
The Role of Sisterhood | 149 |
Sister Relationship and Identity | 158 |
List of Primary Works Discussed | 170 |
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