Novels of Roddy Doyle

A critical examination of the first five published novels of Roddy Doyle, which considers Doyle's innovative use of language, his audience's reaction to comedy & humor, the role of religion & politics, & his social vision.

CARAMINE WHITE received her bachelor's degree in Latin and psychology from Duke University in 1988. After serving for several years in the United States Navy, she completed her master's degree in English at Old Dominion University. She received the Hayes-Taylor Fellowship from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which enabled her to pursue her doctorate in English. She completed her doctorate in 1996 and is currently teaching at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro

Acknowledgments

ix

Chronology

xi

Introduction

1

(24)

Biography

25

(17)

The Commitments

42

(20)

The Snapper

62

(21)

The Van

83

(15)

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

98

(18)

The Woman Who Walked into Doors

116

(26)

Conclusion

142

(7)

Appendix A: An Interview with Roddy Doyle

149

(35)

Appendix B: A Star Called Henry

184

(3)

References

187

(4)

Index

191

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Novels of Roddy Doyle

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