JOURNAL ARTICLE

RETHIKIG THE FAMILY CURSE I JUDE THE OBSCURE.

  • Published In: Thomas Hardy Journal, 2023, v. 39. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: VAUSE, EMILY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Rethinking the Family Curse in Jude the Obscure" explores Thomas Hardy's departure from supernatural curses to realist explanations in his later novels. Hardy's focus on heredity and inherited traits in novels like Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure reflects a shift towards contemporary scientific discourses surrounding genetics. The article delves into Hardy's engagement with Schopenhauerian philosophy and the concept of anti-natalism, highlighting the influence of thinkers like Maudsley and Strahan on Hardy's portrayal of inherited neurosis and the tragic outcomes in his characters. Hardy's nuanced exploration of genetic inheritance, mental illness, and the implications of procreation in the context of nineteenth-century scientific debates is a central theme in the analysis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Thomas Hardy Journal. 2023/09, Vol. 39, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:02685418
  • Accession Number:182371983
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