Building Scotland in Literature. Sir Walter Scott and Diana Gabaldon. Scottish Nation and Nationalism

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION.
• 1.1 HYPOTHESIS
• 1.2 OUTLINE
• 2. NATION AND NATIONALISM IN THIS PAPER
• 2.1 NATION AND NATIONALISM IN SCOTLAND..
• 2.2 SCOTT-LAND: STAGING SCOTTISH CULTURE?
• 3. REPRESENTING SCOTLAND IN WAVERLEY
• 3.1 SCOTT'S PALIMPSEST OF SPACE MIRRORING NARRATIVE.
• 3.1.1 Antagonisms and Binary Oppositions.
• 3.1.2 Threat of the Wilderness...
• 3.1.3 War and Destruction........
• 3.1.4 Restoration of Scotland with English help
• 3.2 TRAVELLING SCOTLAND...
• 3.3 CULTURAL ELEMENTS.
• 3.3.1 The Highland Costume..
• 3.3.2 Scottish Food..
• 3.3.3 Gaelic and Scottish English.
• 4. SCOTT'S ECHO TODAY
• 4.1 DIANA GABALDON'S OUTLANDER
• 4.1.1 SPACE AND THE NARRATIVE.
• 4.1.2 TRAVELLING SCOTLAND..
• 4.1.3 CULTURAL ELEMENTS
• 4.2 EXCURSION INTO MASS-MEDIA: TV-ADAPTATION OF OUTLANDER AND ADVERTISEMENTS IN TOURISM.......28

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the image of the Scottish Nation as it currently stands and how it was originally created. The author argues that the modern image of Scotland is the result of a literary depiction that was created 200 years ago, specifically by Sir Walter Scott’s novel Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since. The main goal of this paper is to analyze both Scott’s novel and Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander (2005) to determine the extent of Scott’s influence on the modern perception of Scotland.

• National Identity in Scotland
• The Role of Literature in Shaping National Identity
• The Influence of Sir Walter Scott on Scottish Culture
• Comparing Scott’s Waverley and Gabaldon’s Outlander
• The Representation of Scottish Culture in Mass Media

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction discusses the historical background of Scotland, particularly the Treaty of the Union in 1707 and the enduring question of Scottish national identity. It highlights the strong sense of Scottish nationality despite the ongoing debate about independence. The paper's hypothesis is presented, arguing that the modern image of Scotland originates from 19th-century literature, specifically Sir Walter Scott's Waverley. The paper's outline describes the analytical approach, outlining the comparison between Scott's and Gabaldon's works.

Chapter 2 delves into the concept of nation and nationalism. Drawing upon Eric Hobsbawm and Benedict Anderson's theories, it examines the artificial creation of a nation through nationalist movements and the role of print-capitalism in shaping national consciousness.

Chapter 3 focuses on Scott’s Waverley, exploring how he depicted Scotland through narrative and space. It analyzes the novel’s key themes, including antagonisms, the wilderness, war and destruction, and the restoration of Scotland with English help. It also examines how Scott represented Scottish culture, including the Highland costume, Scottish food, and Gaelic and Scottish English.

Chapter 4 explores the influence of Scott's work on contemporary literature and mass media. It examines Gabaldon’s Outlander, comparing its depiction of Scotland to Scott’s portrayal. It concludes by discussing the broader representation of Scottish culture in television adaptations and tourism advertisements.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on Scottish national identity, the role of literature in shaping national consciousness, and the influence of Sir Walter Scott. It examines the historical context of Scotland's relationship with England, including the Jacobite Rebellion and the legacy of Highland culture. The study also explores the representation of Scottish culture in both literature and popular media, highlighting the enduring impact of Sir Walter Scott's work on contemporary perceptions of Scotland.