“The Sense of Place” in Coercive Spaces —Focusing on A Gentleman in Moscow

Key Points

• To investigate whether individuals can develop a sense of place within coerced environments, utilizing the theory of sense of place.
• Literary analysis focusing on A Gentleman in Moscow
• Application of段义孚's sense of place theory
• Examination of emotional connections formed in restrictive settings
• The hotel evolves from a symbol of power to a meaningful space for the protagonist.
• A genuine emotional connection is formed despite the coercive context.
• True sense of place is only achieved when the protagonist chooses to leave the hotel.