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T1 The age-old trouble: an analysis of age and humor in Beverly Doofrio's novel "Riding in cars with boys"
A1 Casado Carro, Mª Elena
A2 Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
K1 Filología Inglesa
AB Riding in Cars with Boys is an autobiographical novel about Beverly, a teenage Italian American girl who is pregnant in high-school. The article focuses on Beverly’s development towards maturity and the obstacles she has to overcome in order to turn out right at the end. Donofrio’s novel is a good example of contemporary female wit which has not been sufficiently explored by scholars. What is more, this work is part of the female Italian American literature which questions patriarchal standards of this immigrant community. With her disruptive attitude Beverly challenges the traditional family schemas by using irreverent expressions, especially those related to sex, which are considered taboo in her circle. Hence, she is what we can call a “bad girl” as opposed to her mother, a sexist example of “good girl”. Donofrio’s use of humor is a means to challenge society and women’s role in society, especially in the Italian American community.
SN 0210-9689
YR 2015
FD 2015
LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/22680
UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/22680
LA spa
NO ES: Revista de filología inglesa, 2015, N.36, pags.87-102
DS UVaDOC
RD 27-jul-2024