![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Winnicott and Erik Erikson, in conjunction with Gastonīachelard's and Yi-Fu Tuan's theories of space. ![]() The theoretical framework employs the play theories of D.W. My study is based in literary and psychological analysis. This examination of these formerly separate topics together is grounded in the question: How do dolls, secret spaces and the play associated with them function in literature for children such that the marginalized and displaced orphan girl characters therein undergo positive psychological transformation? While many have discussed their significance separately, to the best of my knowledge no one has thus far examined how they can function and operate together in literature for children. Many critics working in the field of literature for children have acknowledged the prevalence of orphan characters, dolls and doll characters and "children-only" spaces in the literature. NARRATIVES OF TRANSFORMATION: ORPHAN GIRLS, DOLLS AND SECRET SPACES IN CHILDREN'S LITERATUREĪ THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF Orphan Girls, Dolls and Secret Spaces in Children's Literature ![]()
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