Rodne predodžbe u dramama Ahmeda Muradbegovića
Gender Images in the Plays of Ahmed Muradbegović

Summary/Abstract: Ahmed Muradbegović’s plays Darkness of the Blood (Pomrčina krvi, 1923), The Mad Dog (Bijesno pseto, 1926), Mother (Majka, 1934) and On the Lord’s Path (Na božjem putu, 1936) are analyzed through the lens of gender relationship, as they are based on familiar relationships and figures shown in pairs. The family model of a pyramid—applied in several of these plays—with the father on top is transformed into a model of a quadrangle, with the functional categories of male and female and age and youth, with the daughter in the weakest position. In the setting of the patriarchal world, these plays portray a radicalization of positions, which is mainly expressed through gender roles. Underneath the breakup of the traditional family, the pursuit of liberation is emphasized, especially that of women. A further aspect deals with ethics as they connect to the symbols of activities and space, and with the critical distance from traditional gender roles.

• Details
• Contents