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This research explores the relationship between spatial configurations and the protagonist's subjectivity in The Magus.

The Topology of Subjectivity: Tracing Striated and Smooth Space in John Fowles’s The Magus

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This research explores the relationship between spatial configurations and the protagonist's subjectivity in The Magus.
Analyzes the novel's narrative structure and spatial dynamics using Deleuze and Guattari's concepts.
Examines the relationship between striated and smooth spaces in the context of character development.
Evaluates the protagonist's journey and awareness of spatial transitions in England and Greece.
Identifies the intertwining of striated and smooth spaces through Nicholas's experiences.
Challenges the interpretation of Greece as solely a site of freedom, showing ongoing striation.
Proposes that critical awareness is crucial for understanding the transition to smooth space.

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Examines spatial configurations in The Magus, arguing for complex interpretations of subjectivity and regulation.

Özdemir et al. (2026) studied this question.

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