Research Article

Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco

Volume: 6 Number: 1 March 25, 2021
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Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco

Abstract

Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco (1959) presents the gradual literal and metaphorical transformation process of characters into rhinoceroses under the strong influence of the dominant ideology throughout the play. Ionesco’s play discusses and highlights the significance of maintaining one’s own individuality instead of mere adherence to a manipulative ideology through the struggle of the main character, Berenger. Berenger is in this respect different than other characters who adopt the represented ideology that does not tolerate plurality and diversity of opinions. The more characters turn into rhinoceroses, the stronger Berenger’s feeling of solitude and loneliness gets, which increases his alienation from his society. This study will in this regard give brief relevant information about the Theatre of the Absurd; then briefly introduce Eugène Ionesco as a playwright; and finally discuss the literal and metaphorical transformation process of the characters into rhinoceroses, which stands for the gradual loss of their individuality with specific references from the primary source and relevant secondary sources.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Creative Arts and Writing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 25, 2021

Submission Date

December 13, 2020

Acceptance Date

February 16, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Atasoy, E. (2021). Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. Turkish Academic Research Review, 6(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.840078
AMA
1.Atasoy E. Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. tarr. 2021;6(1):1-11. doi:10.30622/tarr.840078
Chicago
Atasoy, Emrah. 2021. “Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco”. Turkish Academic Research Review 6 (1): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.840078.
EndNote
Atasoy E (March 1, 2021) Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. Turkish Academic Research Review 6 1 1–11.
IEEE
[1]E. Atasoy, “Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco”, tarr, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 1–11, Mar. 2021, doi: 10.30622/tarr.840078.
ISNAD
Atasoy, Emrah. “Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco”. Turkish Academic Research Review 6/1 (March 1, 2021): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.840078.
JAMA
1.Atasoy E. Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. tarr. 2021;6:1–11.
MLA
Atasoy, Emrah. “Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco”. Turkish Academic Research Review, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2021, pp. 1-11, doi:10.30622/tarr.840078.
Vancouver
1.Emrah Atasoy. Rhinocerisation Process in Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. tarr. 2021 Mar. 1;6(1):1-11. doi:10.30622/tarr.840078