Russell, Richard Rankin.Parris, Molly V.Baylor University. Dept. of English.2006-07-252006-07-252006-05-092006-07-25http://hdl.handle.net/2104/4033Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-66).The application of Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of the dialogic provides unique insight into the poetry and plays of W.B. Yeats. Though this early twentieth century Irish writer favored poetry over the novel form on which Bakhtin based his studies, his compositions can be better understood and his intentions further elucidated in light of Bakhtin's explanations of dialogic and monologic writing. Yeats often employs the form of dialogue, but the external dialogic form conceals a monologic discourse that states a truth on which the author has already decided. The form nevertheless serves to strengthen the poet and playwright's words by endowing them with the rhetorical strength of a conclusive truth resulting from a true dialogic pursuit.iii, 66 p.499469 bytes479363 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Yeats, W.B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 -- Criticism and interpretation.Dialogism (Literary analysis).Literature -- History and criticism.ThesisWorldwide access