نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه ادبیات نمایشی، دانشکده هنر، دانشگاه تربیت مدرس تهران
2 گروه ادبیات نمایشی، دانشکده هنر، دانشگاه تربیت مدرس، تهران، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
This study undertakes a comparative analysis of the dramatic and pathological functions of space in Eugene O'Neill's play The Hairy Ape and Sadegh Hedayat's short story The Stray Dog, utilizing Una Chaudhuri's theoretical framework, particularly the concept of “geopathology”. It posits that both works, as notable examples of modern literature, leverage the potential of place not merely as a backdrop, but as an active, identifying, and at times traumatizing element that propels the narrative and illustrates the tragic destinies of the principal characters, Yank and Pat. Geopathology, understood as the pathological examination of place, is manifested in both texts through the characters' encounters with hostile, alienating, and de-identifying environments. This is evident in the industrial and class contexts of The Hairy Ape and the natural and socially exclusionary settings found in The Stray Dog. The findings of this descriptive-analytical investigation indicate that themes such as migration and exile, the dichotomy between private and public spaces, and the futile quest for belonging serve as essential mechanisms through which spatial dynamics influence the psyche and fate of characters. This study aims to underscore the broad applicability and analytical efficacy of Chaudhuri's theory of geopathology and dramatic space in the interpretation of modern plays and fiction. Furthermore, it demonstrates how O'Neill and Hedayat, each through their unique stylistic approaches, elevate space to a central element in articulating universal themes of alienation, identity crisis, and the environmental impact on the individual.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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