Analysis uncovers the knight's role in shaping protagonist Beth's philosophical outlook, highlighting its deeper significance.
In The Queen's Gambit of Walter Tevis's novel, the piece knight is one of the six pieces in chess, and it is not only an indispensable character but also a crucial carrier for the growth of the protagonist Beth's thoughts. By analysing the attitudes and opinions of the main character Bess inspired by the knight in the novel, the article reveals the philosophical thoughts behind the imagery of the chess piece knight.
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Jian-Xing Gu (2025) studied this question.
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