Disgrace novel by J.M. Coetzee
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Disgrace is a trailblazing novel by J.M. Coetzee sets in the background of the post-apartheid situation won Booker Prize and honours. The present ppt aimed to throw light on the power subversion in the novel Disgrace through the protagonist David Lurie
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Disgrace novel by J.M. Coetzee
- 6. At Cape Town University
- 8. • Lurie refers Lucifer to explain a poem, his image juxtaposes with Lucifer. • Lucifer violates law and protest for his belief and power. • Lurie struggles to attain power over him and his lust. Lurie and Lucifer
- 11. Stiffness is a moral weakness of Lurie’s character. He never succeeds in his attempt to get rid of sensual dilemma and to acquire self-controlling power. Language and power subversion
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- The books are Boito and the Faust Legend: the Genesis of Mefistofele, The Vision of Richard of St. Victor and Wordsworth and the Burden of the Past.
- He never wants to have a reciprocate love. Instead, he tries to quench his carnal lust and power. Lurie developed many illicit affairs as a way to exercise his power and lust.
- A disciplinary committee of three senior faculties and a student representative formed to enquire the complaint. The committee is the representation of the newly formed government in Africa. Lurie hates the power change and he never wants to disown his pride before the committee.