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Neorealism and the "New" ItalyCompassion in Ginzburg’s Depictions of Family Relationships

Neorealism and the "New" Italy: Compassion in Ginzburg’s Depictions of Family Relationships [This chapter analyzes representations of compassion in Ginzburg’s Family Sayings, examining her father’s unemotional detachment and occasionally violent conduct. The author highlights the negative consequences of such behavior for others and suggests both self-criticism and depth of the Fascist culture’s influence on society. The author’s portrayal of the compassion offered by both Uncle Cesare and Adriano illustrates a model of male identity that values emotional consideration and compassionate responses, thus challenging gender stereotypes. By inquiring the connection between men and action or violence, Ginzburg opposes one of the myths of Fascist gender differences. This examination demonstrates how neorealist artists promote individuals’ emotional ability in order to reach understanding, control, and, thus, mental well-being, which are necessary qualities to promote a positive way of living for all individuals.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Neorealism and the "New" ItalyCompassion in Ginzburg’s Depictions of Family Relationships

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan US
Copyright
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
ISBN
978-1-137-54132-1
Pages
117 –132
DOI
10.1057/978-1-137-52416-4_11
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[This chapter analyzes representations of compassion in Ginzburg’s Family Sayings, examining her father’s unemotional detachment and occasionally violent conduct. The author highlights the negative consequences of such behavior for others and suggests both self-criticism and depth of the Fascist culture’s influence on society. The author’s portrayal of the compassion offered by both Uncle Cesare and Adriano illustrates a model of male identity that values emotional consideration and compassionate responses, thus challenging gender stereotypes. By inquiring the connection between men and action or violence, Ginzburg opposes one of the myths of Fascist gender differences. This examination demonstrates how neorealist artists promote individuals’ emotional ability in order to reach understanding, control, and, thus, mental well-being, which are necessary qualities to promote a positive way of living for all individuals.]

Published: Aug 21, 2016

Keywords: Emotional Involvement; Emotional Insecurity; Oppressed People; Emotional Ability; Nazi Occupation

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