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Research Paper | Arts and Humanities | Iraq | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Rating: 4.9 / 10
Conflicted Characters: A Study of Sarah Kane's 4.48 Psychosis
Dheyaa Hameed Thabit, Zainab Fadhil Rashid, Tabarak Sadiq Ali
Abstract: 4.48 Psychosis is Sarah Kane's final and striking piece before her passing. Since it is a theatrical depiction of depression and suicide, some critics interpret it as a suicide note. However, if the reader pays close attention and reads between the lines, he will discover that the play is actually about examining the complexities of mental health and the human psyche. This play tackles issues and challenges associated with an identity crisis that impact an individual's interactions with their community. In this study, identity crises will be highlighted as a key theme in 4.48 Psychosis. By examining the ways in which cultural norms and expectations contribute to the development of identity crises, as well as the internal conflict and confusion that accompany them.
Keywords: Sarah Kane, suicide, mental health, identity crisis, conflict
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024,
Pages: 219 - 222