Clinical Gaze and the Erotic Body in A Farewell to Arms

Journal article

Gayle Whittier

Studies in the Humanities, Vol.23(1), pp.1-27

1996

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Title: Clinical Gaze and the Erotic Body in A Farewell to Arms
Author/Creator: Gayle Whittier
Publication Details: Studies in the Humanities, Vol.23(1), pp.1-27
Annotation: Drawing on the theories of Michel Foucault, Whittier traces the opposing clinical and erotic viewpoints throughout Frederic and Catherine s relationship. Explores how the medical gaze of the hospital detaches and dehumanize the body, despite Frederic and Catherine s attempt to maintain eroticism through their sexual interaction. Concludes that through Henry s eroticized narration of their tale, the novel ultimately celebrates Eros despite the clinical execution of romantic love.
Academic Unit: Hemingway Bibliography
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Record Identifier: 991015132484703691