Exploration of Femininity and Masochism in Bruno Schulz's Literary Works

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Bruno Schulz 1.2 Overview of Themes in Schulz’s Works 1.3 Purpose and Scope of the Study 1.4 Research Methodology 1.5 Structure of the Thesis 2. Understanding Femininity in Literature 2.1 Definition and Theoretical Framework 2.2 Historical Context of Femininity 2.3 Femininity in European Literature 3. Concept of Masochism in Psychology 3.1 Definition and Historical Development 3.2 Masochism in Literary Studies 3.3 Intersection of Femininity and Masochism 4. Bruno Schulz's Literary Style 4.1 Symbolism and Imagery 4.2 Narrative Techniques 4.3 Character Development 5. Femininity in Schulz’s Works 5.1 Representation of Female Characters 5.2 Female Archetypes in Stories 5.3 Impact of Femininity on Narratives 6. Masochistic Elements in Schulz’s Stories 6.1 Themes of Suffering and Submission 6.2 Power Dynamics and Control 6.3 Interpretation of Masochistic Motifs 7. Case Studies of Key Works 7.1 Analysis of "The Street of Crocodiles" 7.2 "Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass" 7.3 Comparative Analysis of Selected Short Stories 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Literary Studies 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research