EAN: 9783954892785

WOMEN IN THE 1960S ANGELA CARTERS THE MAGIC TOY...

In 1967  Angela Carter published a novel about an adolescent female protagonist growing up in a
patriarchal system. Published at a moment in history when significant change  not only for
women  but all of the western world was about to take place  The Magic Toyshop illuminates the
metamorphosing social dynamics. Angela Carter sensed this moment but did not know where it was
going to lead and what it would offer women. Guiding the reader through these pending seismic
changes is Melanie  the novel's protagonist. As opposed to the other female characters of the
novel who occupy only a fixed role suiting patriarchal hierarchy  Melanie is constantly
shifting roles. She can be read as representative of the rebelling female  challenging
patriarchal order. Melanie realises that none of the potential roles society offers women will
satisfy her. In the end  she has the chance to enter a new world and a relationship defined by
equality.

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