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BEYOND THE KNIGHT'S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"

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BEYOND THE KNIGHT'S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"

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This paper delves into John Keats' enduring poem, "La Belle Dame sans Merci," offering a reinterpretation that challenges the traditional perceptions of the mysterious lady that gives the poem its title. Contrary to prevailing supernatural interpretations, which generally cannot escape a patriarchal lens, the paper aims to show that the belle dame is not a mystical being but rather a liberated woman who embraces her sexuality. In turn, the knight's dubious narration is argued to be an intricate attempt to control, silence, and demonize her, motivated by his deep-seated discomfort and emasculation in the face of her empowered sexuality. Through an analysis of the poem's language, imagery, and thematic elements, the nuances that make up the titular character, namely her agency and sexual autonomy in her courtship with the knight, are illuminated. In doing so, the paper aims to display the deeper social anxieties surrounding female sexuality and the complex power dynamics at play in the poem and contribute to the broader discourse on gender roles and identities in 19th-century literature.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Avrupa Dilleri, Edebiyatları ve Kültürleri, Romantik Dönem Edebiyatı

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Temmuz 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

13 Ocak 2024

Kabul Tarihi

21 Şubat 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Şenli, A. B. (2024). BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI". MOLESTO: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7(1), 515-522. https://doi.org/10.33406/molesto.1419268
AMA
1.Şenli AB. BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI". Molesto. 2024;7(1):515-522. doi:10.33406/molesto.1419268
Chicago
Şenli, Arda Bade. 2024. “BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"”. MOLESTO: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 7 (1): 515-22. https://doi.org/10.33406/molesto.1419268.
EndNote
Şenli AB (01 Temmuz 2024) BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI". MOLESTO: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 7 1 515–522.
IEEE
[1]A. B. Şenli, “BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"”, Molesto, c. 7, sy 1, ss. 515–522, Tem. 2024, doi: 10.33406/molesto.1419268.
ISNAD
Şenli, Arda Bade. “BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"”. MOLESTO: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 7/1 (01 Temmuz 2024): 515-522. https://doi.org/10.33406/molesto.1419268.
JAMA
1.Şenli AB. BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI". Molesto. 2024;7:515–522.
MLA
Şenli, Arda Bade. “BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI"”. MOLESTO: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 7, sy 1, Temmuz 2024, ss. 515-22, doi:10.33406/molesto.1419268.
Vancouver
1.Arda Bade Şenli. BEYOND THE KNIGHT’S GAZE: DECODING THE LIBERATED SEXUALITY OF “LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI". Molesto. 01 Temmuz 2024;7(1):515-22. doi:10.33406/molesto.1419268