THE LANGUAGE OF EMOTION IN “AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY” BY THEODORE DREISER
Keywords:
language of emotion, Theodore Dreiser, “An American Tragedy”, literary analysis, linguistic style, emotionAbstract
Theodore Dreiser's “An American Tragedy” is renowned for its exploration of human emotion and societal forces through the story of Clyde Griffiths. This paper examines how Dreiser uses language to depict emotional states, particularly the role of guilt, ambition, love, and despair in shaping Clyde's actions and decisions. Through a close analysis of specific scenes, this study explores the emotive vocabulary and narrative techniques that Dreiser employs to give depth to his characters and critique the American social structure. The findings underscore Dreiser's success in portraying emotion as a central element in both character development and thematic exposition.
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