The Tragic Vision of the Matrimonial Relationships in Eugene O’Neill’s Family Plays
Bassim Mohammed Dahash Al - Jizani
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
Pages:
20-24
Received:
26 February 2016
Accepted:
6 March 2016
Published:
23 March 2016
Abstract: Desire Under the Elms (1924), Mourning Becomes Electra (1931) and Long Day’s Journey into Night (1941) are very important family plays in Eugene O’Neill. The plays illustrate a tragic vision matrimonial relationship in dysfunctional families at that time. He presents the important tragic visions of the families. This paper proposes O’Neill as the father of modern American drama. This paper also examines and presents crises of familial disintegration of American family.
Abstract: Desire Under the Elms (1924), Mourning Becomes Electra (1931) and Long Day’s Journey into Night (1941) are very important family plays in Eugene O’Neill. The plays illustrate a tragic vision matrimonial relationship in dysfunctional families at that time. He presents the important tragic visions of the families. This paper proposes O’Neill as the f...
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