A Bard in Search of The Lost Time: The Time and Memory Perception in Thomas Wolfe’s The Lost Boy
Abstract
Thomas Wolfe is an American writer who uses
autobiographical elements artfully in his works. Wolfe writes about the
self-searching of Eugene Gant, the main character in The Lost Boy, who characterizes himself, Thomas Wolfe. The book
consists of four parts. Each part contains a different family member's
narration about past and memories. During self- searching Eugene Gant benefits
from family photos, living spaces and even the slightest crumbs that animate
memories. He tries to bring to light the memories, which were pushed into
subconscious, benefiting from narratives of family members. Time is a factor
which pushes the memories into subconscious, makes them forget in this story
where elements such as loss, loneliness, time flies, shape the leitmotif. Time
is also a factor bringing memories alive through different elements. In this
study Eugene Gant's reanimating of the memories by linking past to present will
be examined.
Keywords
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Mahmut Akar
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0000-0002-2550-3793
Türkiye
Publication Date
April 11, 2018
Submission Date
December 2, 2017
Acceptance Date
February 1, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 6 Number: 3
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