Klassen und Rassen in Robert Musils Roman Der Mann ohne Eigenschaften
Social Classes and Racial Issues in Robert Musil‘s The Man Without Qualities

Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on the characters in Robert Musil’s novel, The Man Without Qualities. The concepts of racial belonging and social class differences are being looked into. The article gives an insight into questions of identity in the Austro- Hungarian Empire, at the beginning of the 20th century. Special attention will be paid to the historical context. The role of birth and social origin in shaping one’s identity are being pointed out. Furthermore, the paper discusses the way in which central, suburban areas, or even territories outside the monarchy’s borders, can influence a person’s social status, his/her mentality and behaviour.

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