When the Screens Go Off
The Apocalypse of Hyperreality in Don DeLillo’s The Silence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21815431 |
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| Authors | Anđelka Gemović (0009-0002-1503-4644, University of Novi Sad, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 181-200 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Belgrade English Language and Literature Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1821-3138 • E-ISSN: 1821-4827 |
| Publisher | Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18485/bells.2022.14.8 |
| OpenAlex | W4312475199 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
The paper elaborates on the notion of hyperreality and its prevalent features that reflect the absurdity of the modern world in Don DeLillo's latest work, The Silence. Namely, the paper argues that the five main characters, representatives of contemporary humanity, are indulged in hyperreality perpetuated by consumerism and technology addiction which have covertly kindled and sustained absurdity in their lives. Firstly, the notions of simulacrum, hyperreality, consumerism, and Camus' philosophy of the absurd are thoroughly explained by consulting the applicable research body. Secondly, through exhaustive reading, the characters in The Silence and DeLillo's portrayal of the contemporary era are analyzed with regard to the aforementioned notions. Finally, the paper extrapolates on the author's gripping perspectives, and often a prophetic representation of the encumbrances humanity obediently bears and yet fails to recognize
Aesthetics · Art · Art history · Psychoanalysis · Silence · Contemporary Literature and Criticism · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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