This is a study about symbolism through the main
characters in Orpheus Descending. In this study, the
thesis writer is curious to know what the main
characters symbolize and the meanings of the symbols in
Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending. In anlyzing the
subject matter, the writer uses library research to
collect data and litterary approach to analyze and
interprete the symbols. The story of Orpheus Descending
is based on the history of Orpheus in the Greek
Mythology. There, the author wants to talk about his
idea of unfriendly world. In revealing his idea, the
author uses some symbolism. In this study, the thesis
writer wants to explain the symbols which is used by
the author in revealing his ideas. In explaining the
matter, the thesis writer separate her analysis by
using the main characters of Jabe Torrance, Lady
Torrance and Val Xavier. The final results are Jabe
Torrance symbolizes death, Lady Torrance symbolizes
human being, and Val Xavier symbolizes savior.
Author
(11490014) NANY PURNOMO
Contributor
(94-021) GUILLERMINA L. VERZOSA
(92-019) Ribut Basuki
Publisher
Universitas Kristen Petra
Year : 1997
Subject
1. WILLIAMS, TENNESSEE, 1914-1983. ORPHEUS DESCENDING-STUDY AND TEACHING
2. AMERICAN DRAMA-20TH CENTURY-STUDY AND TEACHING
Keyword
symbol, character, mythology, history, literary
Category
s1 - Skripsi/Undergraduate Thesis (Program Studi Sastra Inggris S-1)
Language
English
Rights
Undergraduate Thesis No. 542; Nany Purnomo (11490014)
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