THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FREUD’S THEORY THE UNCANNY IN NELLA LARSON’S PASSING: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY

Authors

  • ا.م.د هدى عبدعلي حطاب University of Baghdad/ College of Education Ibn Rushd
  • م.م صهيب كمال محمود الكمال Al-Karkh University of Science Department of Media and Public Relations

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36473/ujhss.v59i1.1051

Keywords:

Freud’s “The Uncanny”, Stylistic Analysis, Psycholinguistic Analysis

Abstract

This study closely investigates the elements of Sigmund Freud’s theory “The Uncanny” in one of Larson’s most famous novels. Although the novel touches upon racial issues, the study explores the mysterious relationship between Irene and Clare based on the main features of Freud’s “The Uncanny,” which are represented by hidden sexual desire, envy, supernatural power, and double characters. The aspect of the sexual desire is indicated in the novel by sexual undertones expressed by Irene towards Clare’s physical features. Envy in the novel is expressed by Irene who shows resentful longing aroused by Clare’s possessions and qualities due to her passing to the white community. The aspect of omnipotence of thoughts is indicated by the fact that Irene throughout the novel believes that her husband has an illicit relationship with Clare where this leads Irene to have paranoia and to the probable death of Clare.

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Published

15-03-2020

How to Cite

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FREUD’S THEORY THE UNCANNY IN NELLA LARSON’S PASSING: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY. (2020). ALUSTATH JOURNAL FOR HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 59(1), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.36473/ujhss.v59i1.1051

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