At first glance, one might perceive fictional characters as straightforward beings. Upon closer examination, however, one discovers what multi-faceted entities they really are. This essay deals with the complexity of the nature of characters by focusing on several theoretical and…

Japan and oriental art were great influences on some of Claudel's texts. A brief review of the origins of the Japanese short story and of the first encounters between Claudel and Japanese art precedes, in this essay, an analysis of…

In his Roman de la Rose, Guillaume de Lorris promises several times the revelation of the significance of his work, the senefiance. If the use of allegory by Guillaume does not elucidate the mystery of this senefiance, symbolic interpretation opens…

This thesis evaluates the development of psychosocial based intervention with victims of sexual assault within a designated center situated in the Lanaudière region. This center offers forensic and psychosocial services within five days following a sexual aggression. However, a critical…

The first part of this thesis analyses a few elements which allow Élise Turcotte, in Le bruit des choses vivantes, to depict a female character who is both vulnerable and resilient, while she is attempting to overcome a heartbreak. We…

Current tranformations in the international practice of child adoption has impacts on adoptive family construction. Adoption applicants are constrained to redefine their preparation, their expectations and criteria about the children they are willing to adopt; as those who become available…