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Dramski jezik Samuela Becketta
The dramatic language of Samuel Beckett

Author(s): Ifeta Ćirić
Subject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Bosansko filološko društvo
Keywords: teatar apsurda; moderna drama; egzistencijalizam; kontrapunkt; repetitivnost; cikličnost; verbalizmi; dijalog/ duolog; solipsistički dijalog; strukturalna ponavljanja; neverbalna ponavljanja

Summary/Abstract: This article attempts to enquire into the creation of peculiarly Beckettian dramatic expression through the use of such stylistic devices as: solipsistic duologues, structural, non-verbal and verbal repetition. Employing the given devices the dramatist succeeds in not only creating highly stylised language but also transmitting the dramatic content through its unique form. Moreover, embodying the thematic motif of communicative failure by the use of aforementioned practices, Samuel Beckett joins those modern authors who delve into diverse discussions on the meaning and purpose of language in the 20th century society.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 293-312
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Bosnian
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