Alazon and Eiron in The Black Prince
Alazon and Eiron in The Black Prince
Author(s): Alina-Marilena TitiriscaSubject(s): Literary Texts, Drama
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: Alazon; Eiron; Greek comedy; deception; self-awareness;
Summary/Abstract: In Iris Murdoch's novel The Black Prince, the characters Alazon and Eiron draw from Greek comedy archetypes, representing the boastful and self-deceiving versus themodest and clever respectively. These characters serve to explore themes ofdeception, self-awareness, and the interplay between appearance and reality.Through the interactions between Alazon (represented by Arnold Baffin) and Eiron(represented by Bradley Pearson), Murdoch delves into the complexities of human relationships and the dynamics of power and manipulation.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Craiova, Seria Ştiinţe Filologice, Limbi Străine Aplicate
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 524-527
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English
