Date of Award
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Jill Durey
Abstract
This thesis consists of two parts. First, a novel manuscript titled 'Fame, Sex and Other Types of Criminality' and, second, an essay discussing ideas used in the creation of the novel.
The novel uses ironic and satiric devices to explore aspects of the culture of narcissism in contemporary Australia. The plot sees a group of characters set out to write a television show in order to achieve their individual goals. An underlying crime subplot results in the characters' desires being thwarted. The novel makes extensive use of references to philosophical, psychoanalytical and political texts to explore issues surrounding desire, the rule of law, romanticism, democracy and gender.
Access Note
Access to this thesis is restricted to the exegesis.
Recommended Citation
Finlayson, R. (2003). Fame, Sex and Other Types of Criminality. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1656