Date of Award
1-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in History
First Advisor
Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson
Second Advisor
Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson
Third Advisor
Theresa Levitt
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
The complex and beautiful relationship the people in Victorian England had to the bee is one that goes beyond ideas of politics and religion. This thesis will explore this relationship by utilizing print, ephemera, jewelry, and household items, to demonstrate how the representation and symbolism of the bee was recognized and cherished by Victorians. While bees did certainly have an intimate relationship to the areas of politics and religion, one that is acknowledged throughout this work, their connection to grander themes of introspection, industrialism, folklore, morality, and status helps us understand the Victorians on a deeper level.
Recommended Citation
Kaim, Grace Jacqueline, "Bigger than Bees: Victorian England’s Relationship to the Bee – Considering Symbolism and Understanding" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2824.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/2824