Abstract
THIS PAPER TRACES Eugene O'Neill's treatment of despairing human consciousness throughout his dramatic career, focusing both on the unchanging characteristics of human beings in despair and on O'Neill's changing treatment of these despairing individuals. O'Neill consistently presents despair as a state of mind that grows naturally out of disobedience, idleness, pride, anger, and self-contempt; and he sees clearly the limitations of human "pleasures," rages over these limitations, is under the control of demonic forces, and finally tempts man to suicide. Further, his method of presenting this increasingly familiar blackening of human consciousness and his characters' responses to this blackness is often startlingly original.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
