Anthropomorphic Animal Behaviour and Communication in Beatrix Potter's Tales
Anthropomorphic Animal Behaviour and Communication in Beatrix Potter's Tales
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Kondor, Orsolya
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In this thesis, I argue that anthropomorphism in Beatrix Potter’s tales has a positive impact
on children. It not only teaches moral lessons to them about life, but also calls their attention to the similarities
and differences between human and nonhuman animals, which generates empathy towards the
actual animal species. Thus, based on the selected tales that I analysed, I came to the conclusion that with the help of anthropomorphism, children are able to recognise the value of the lives and everyday
struggles of real-life animals, which generates further awareness, moral responsibility and
care for them.
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anthropomorphism, children's literature, Beatrix Potter