"The Theatre of the Family": An Irish Approach to Gender Awareness in Catherine Dunne's Fiction (original) (raw)

This paper examines Catherine Dunne's fiction as an Irish representation of gender awareness and identity formation, particularly through the lens of family dynamics and mother-daughter relationships. The analysis highlights how Dunne's female protagonists navigate and transcend social and cultural barriers, fostering a rearticulation of their identities and self-discovery in the context of an evolving Irish society. By utilizing texts such as 'In the Beginning' and 'The Walled Garden', the paper illustrates the significant role of women's writing in addressing and reshaping the narratives surrounding female experience in Ireland.