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.
Article Type
Article
First Page
45
Last Page
56
Publication Date
3-15-2020
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
حطاب, هدى عبدعلي and محمود الكمال, صهيب كمال
(2020)
"THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FREUD’S THEORY THE UNCANNY IN NELLA LARSON’S PASSING: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY,"
Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences: Vol. 59:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.36473/ujhss.v59i1.1051
Available at:
https://alustath.researchcommons.org/journal/vol59/iss1/5
