Similarities Between Stevenson & Pirandello

 

Similarities Between Stevenson & Pirandello

 

●       Exploration of Identity

○       Stevenson:

■       Duality of Human Nature

■       Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

■       Conflict between Good & Evil

○       Pirandello:

■       Fluidity & Fragmentation of Identity

■       Multiple Selves

■       Masks in Society

■       "Six Characters in Search of an Author"

■       "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth"

●       Focus on the Absurd

○       Stevenson:

■       Gothic Tales

■       Uncanny & Inexplicable

■       Questioning Reality

○       Pirandello:

■       Illogical & Unpredictable Life

■       Trapped Characters

■       Futility of Existence

●       Social Commentary

○       Stevenson:

■       Critique of Victorian Society

■       Poverty, Injustice, Hypocrisy

○       Pirandello:

■       Satire of Social Conventions

■       Constraints of Social Roles

■       Impact of Social Pressures

●       Key Differences

○       Stevenson:

■       Adventure, Fantasy, Gothic Horror

○       Pirandello:

■       Philosophical & Absurdist Plays & Novels

■       Deep Exploration of Human Condition

In Summary

○       Shared Fascination with:

■       Complexities of Human Identity

■       Absurdity of Existence

■       Impact of Social Forces