The Revival of the Byronic Hero in John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger

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Tiyatro Eleştirmenliği ve Dramaturji Bölümü Dergisi
Issue:38
The Revival of the Byronic Hero in John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger

The Revival of the Byronic Hero in John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger

Pages : 41-50

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Publication Date : 2024-06-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This paper seeks to study the unforgettable character of Jimmy Porter in John Osborne’s \\textit{Look Back in Anger} (1956), arguing that he epitomizes the then-forgotten literary archetype of the Byronic hero, a point frequently overlooked in existing analyses. Through an in-depth examination of Porter’s complex persona and of the key moments and dynamics in the play, the paper draws parallels between him and some of the most significant Byronic heroes in literary history. In doing so, the paper aims to contribute a fresh perspective to the interpretation of this character, to show how John Osborne brought the riveting archetype back to life in a post-war context, and to enrich the broader discourse on Byronic heroes in 20th-century drama.
Keywords : John Osborne, Look Back in Anger, Lord Byron, Byronic hero, archetypes

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