A SCHIZOANLYTIC STUDY OF EUGENE O’NEILL, STRANGE INTERLUDE

Abstract

This study involves the process of schizoanalysis, the production of desire, and desiring machine in the play of Eugene O’Neill, Strange Interlude. Emancipation of desire from the shackles of society and capitalism is shown in it. The rhizomatic study of desire, love, and past memories is also the focus of this study with special reference to the rhizome theory of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari.

Keywords

schizoanalysis, desire, desiring machine, rhizomatic, rhizome theory, past memories

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To cite this article

Muhammad Nawaz. (2020). A Schizoanlytic Study of Eugene O’Neill, Strange Interlude. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 2(4), 1-27.