Appropriation and Heteroglossia in Translations

——Finding Coexistence Across Prejudice

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10.2991/978-2-38476-265-1_8How to use a DOI?

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appropriation; heteroglossia; postcolonialism; Translations

Abstract

This paper offers a postcolonial interpretation of Brian Friel’s Translations from the perspective of Bakhtin’s theories of appropriation and heteroglossia. Firstly, it analyzes the concept of appropriation to uncover the intentions of British occupation, evoking a sense of loss among the Irish people concerning their past, present, and future. Secondly, it explores Friel’s approach to addressing cultural conflicts and power inequalities by describing and manifesting heteroglossia. It advocates for a proactive response to the challenges of cultural preservation, recognizing the importance of dialogue and coexistence in a world characterized by heteroglossia.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Meng Li
AU  - Guojing Chen
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/18
TI  - Appropriation and Heteroglossia in Translations
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Language, Art and Cultural Exchange (ICLACE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 59
EP  - 69
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-265-1_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-265-1_8
ID  - Li2024
ER  -