Though a relatively new field within translation studies, due to the wealth of multimedial content in the twenty-first century (Díaz Cintas & Anderman, 2009), audiovisual translation (AVT) has...Show moreThough a relatively new field within translation studies, due to the wealth of multimedial content in the twenty-first century (Díaz Cintas & Anderman, 2009), audiovisual translation (AVT) has been receiving more and more attention over the last two decades (Díaz Cintas, 2003). Little academic consideration, however, has been given to the translation of songs in film, or musical film dubbing (Chaume 2012; Mateo 2008). It has been suggested that this may be related to the inherent difficulty of the task, AVT being such a multifaceted endeavour due to the plurisemiotic nature of the audiovisual text (Susam-Saraeva, 2008). The Triangle of Aspects, proposed by Reus (2017; 2018), combines the works of Chaume (2004), Kaindl (2005) and Low (2005), among others, to accommodate for the complex task of analysing the linguistic, visual and musical components at play in a multimodal text. The objective of this model is to make assessment of such translations possible by rendering these arguably qualitative aspects more or less quantifiable. This thesis will attempt to test the model’s effectiveness by applying it to the Dutch and Flemish dubbed versions of the song “For the First Time in Forever,” from Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen. The aim of this thesis is to answer the following questions: is the model’s method practically applicable? Does the ToA succeed in what it sets out to do – quantifying the qualitative? What are its strengths and weaknesses? How might it be improved? Finally, and most importantly: the ToA is aimed at scholarly research, but could the model be employed for translation quality assessment (TQA) of musical numbers in film?Show less
Children’s literature is often strictly bound to those of childhood. Therefore, children’s literature is considered to have an inferior status being when compared to other genres of literature....Show moreChildren’s literature is often strictly bound to those of childhood. Therefore, children’s literature is considered to have an inferior status being when compared to other genres of literature. Because of this inferior status, several scholars believe that children’s literature finds itself in a peripheral position in the literary polysystem: a structure which assumes interdependent relations between various genres. However, since the introduction of the literary polysystem, scholars have suggested that there has been a shift as children’s literature has gained some academic and critical foothold. This diachronic case-study aimed to find out if the ‘implied’ improved status of children’s literature in the literary polysystem can be observed in the translation of children’s literature. By applying Gideon Toury’s three-phase methodology for systematic descriptive translation studies (DTS), I have isolated several translational phenomena, which allowed for discussion regarding the norms which governed the translation in the past and in the present and how these have shifted.Show less
Dr Watson is usually seen as Sherlock Holmes's less intelligent helper. However, Watson adds more to the "Sherlock Holmes" canon than one might expect because of the twisted views created by...Show moreDr Watson is usually seen as Sherlock Holmes's less intelligent helper. However, Watson adds more to the "Sherlock Holmes" canon than one might expect because of the twisted views created by Hollywood movies. Watson is a unique, likeable and round character whose imperfections help provide a contrast between him and Holmes. Close reading analysis has shown that Watson’s presence is important to the stories (especially The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes), as it adds dimension and depth as well as a close connection to the reader. The variety in Watson's character is shown by his ability to change Holmes, but also by his allowance to be changed by Holmes. Watson is the only character in the "Sherlock Holmes" canon to have multiple roles (narrator and character), which makes him a unique character.Show less
The focus of this thesis is belief. Belief here is defined as the human act of believing in the validity of a thing, concept or creature, without a necessity of empirical evidence to sustain the...Show moreThe focus of this thesis is belief. Belief here is defined as the human act of believing in the validity of a thing, concept or creature, without a necessity of empirical evidence to sustain the conviction. Human society itself is founded upon belief as it requires humans to believe in abstract concepts that maintain human society such as mercy, justice, and honour. According to Grunner (227), religion is of central importance in the Discworld novels, particularly in The Last Hero, Pyramids, Reaper Man and Hogfather. Pratchett lays emphasis on the necessity of belief and the nature of religion to be a societal tool, belief rather than religion is the central focus of these novels. Pratchett holds that belief is a necessary capacity for the human condition; that the ability to believe is humanity’s defining characteristic. Thus belief – and the humans that express it – always hold authority over the religion – and the Gods that inhabit it – that it happens to create. The evidence for the argument presented above is found in the relationship between the Divinities and humans. The Discworld is inherently polytheistic, as many religions exist and all their gods exist in varying degrees of manifestation and power. These Gods are part of the Divinities class. Other members are Anthropomorphic Representations (henceforth ARs) and Auditors. The nature of Divinities is further explored in chapter three. For now, it suffices to say that the relationship of humans to their belief is mediated through the Divinities as on the Disc. What is believed in must exist. Thus, the relationship between Gods and humans reflects on the nature of human belief whereas the relation between Auditors and ARs reflects on the human capacity to create their social reality. Both these relations will be discussed in chapter four. It is through the relations between Gods and humans, humans and ARs, and Auditors and ARs that this thesis seeks to prove its argument.Show less
Ultimately, this thesis aims to show the prominence and literary importance of female anti-heroes getting full attention. Before this thesis, female anti-heroes have had a shadowy, ghostly...Show moreUltimately, this thesis aims to show the prominence and literary importance of female anti-heroes getting full attention. Before this thesis, female anti-heroes have had a shadowy, ghostly existence. It is important that they get centre-stage attention now in literary criticism as well as in fiction and on the screen since gender segregation regarding anti-heroines is still existent. Consequently, this thesis also highlights the unequal gender representations in Gothic fiction.Show less
