Others in the "Gorski vijenac"

Abstract

The paper portraits the relationship towards the others as described in “Gorski vijenac”. The paper places “Gorski vijenac” in the historical context of the time period of its emergence. Through specific examples of “Gorski vijenac”, the attitude towards the “others” is shown. The relationship is illustrated at several different levels and through different perspectives that appear in the “Gorski vijenac”. The paper raises the question regarding the relationship towards the “others” in the times when Europe is confronted with the same question. At the same time, it illustrates how the exclusive relationship towards the “others” and the stigmatizing of the “others” can lead to the great misfortunes with the capacity to shape the society for centuries.