Whispers of Desires and Shadows of Panic: A Freudian and Virilian Analysis of Revolutionary Road

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Seyehedeh Keyhaneh Kafshchi ¹ , Roohollah Reesi Sistani ² , Hassan Shahabi ³

1 - Department of English Language and Literature, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
2 - Department of English Language, University of Jiroft, Jiroft, Iran
3 - Department of English Language and Literature, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran

Received: 2022-10-22 Accepted : 2022-12-13 Published : 2023-04-01

Keywords: City of Panic, Conformity and Rebellion, Dromology, Freudian Psychoanalysis, Revolutionary Road, Unconscious Mind, Virilian Philosophy,

Abstract :

In this literary study, the aim is to unveil the secrets of the novel, Revolutionary Road, where a deep analysis of human experience in the face of social expectations is revealed. This literary research draws on the intertwining of Freudian and Virilian analyses to crystallize the global ancient struggle between individual aspirations and social principles. Beyond the confines of mid-20th-century America, the Revolutionary Road depicts a global stage where secretive movements, societal expectations, and relentless progress of modernity are exposed. Confronting these challenges, the present study emphasizes the need for individual awareness, critical thinking, and cultural exchange on the global stage. It underscores the importance of reconsideration in educational domains and determining policies in shaping individual will and independence. This interdisciplinary exploration emerges not only as literary research but also as an impactful call for global awareness and a self-aware society, manifesting itself on global levels. Additionally, it advocates for transformative changes in societal perspectives.

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