A Content Analysis of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Matilda and The Witches from the Perspectives of Attachment Theory and Separation Anxiety
| dc.contributor.author | Semab Malik | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-29T15:18:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-29T15:18:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this study is to examine the manifestation of attachment patterns, separation anxiety and the exhibition of attachment theory in child protagonist of the selected novels. The novels selected for the respective study include The BFG, Matilda and The Witches by Roald Dahl. The research intends to explore the attachment patterns and attachment behavior with reference to John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory and Mary Ainsworth’s Attachment Styles. Mary Ainsworth’s attachment styles are divided into secure, avoidant and insecure. It will also delve into the investigation of Separation Anxiety with respect to Bowlby’s commentary on the subject. The research will employ content analysis as its methodology and Attachment Theory as its theoretical framework. The study shows the attachment behavior displayed by Sophie, Matilda and Boy in the selected novels and the relatability of their experiences and emotions with reader are tested through questionnaire. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/13885 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | UMT Lahore | |
| dc.title | A Content Analysis of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Matilda and The Witches from the Perspectives of Attachment Theory and Separation Anxiety | |
| dc.type | Thesis |