The Absurd Persists: A Comparative Study of Edward Albee's "The American Dream" and Tawfiq Al-Hakim's "The Tree Climber"
The Absurd Persists: A Comparative Study of Edward Albee's "The American Dream" and Tawfiq Al-Hakim's "The Tree Climber"
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This article endeavours to delve into the existential profundities inherent in the Theatre of the Absurd, employing a meticulous comparative examination of Edward Albee's The American Dream (1961) and Tawfiq Al-Hakim's The Tree Climber (1966). Drawing upon the seminal study of Martin Esslin, this research aims to scrutinize the shared thematic as well as stylistic tapestry characterized by the bareness of the stage, the portrayal of matrimonial constructs, the eloquent utilization of silence, the stagnation of linguistic faculties, and the recursive nature of narrative structures. By navigating through these quintessential elements, this article seeks to illuminate the labyrinthine corridors of the human psyche and the intricate absurdities woven into the fabric of existence as elucidated by these two distinct yet thematically resonant theatrical oeuvres.
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