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THEME OF LONELINESS AND ISOLATION IN THE CARETAKER BY HAROLD PINTER (1930-2008)

Mayada Hashim Ahmed, Mohand Qasim Mohammed

Volume: 9 Issue: 4 2019

Abstract:

It is usually well-known that the theme of loneliness and isolation is clear in the play of "The Caretaker" by Harold Pinter in 1959. The chief characters of this work often feel lonely and isolated from each other whether by an action of their will or because of some harmful powers imposed against them. They are unable to preserve and keep deep and meaningful relations with others around them because they misunderstand one another and stay alone in their personal world. They are not social persons, and isolated from outdoors, fearing hostility or confusion. The room for them presents a shelter to be safe, which clarifies why Davies should leave according to Mick and Aston and why Davies is very terrified to remain. The aim of this research is to highlight the theme of loneliness and isolation in Harold Pinter's play "The Caretaker" (1959).

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