The self-concept of the hero in Saul Bellow's novels is the study of this paper. It examines the viewpoints and the situations of the characters in Bellow's novels: Danglinq,Man, The Victim, The Adventures of Augie March, Seize the Day, Henderson the Rain Kim, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler's Planet. This thesis reveals each character as he attempts to find a satisfactory self-concept and as he seeks an answer to the illusive question: "What is a good man?" This essay underscores the unstable and complicated relationship that exists between the self and the world, regardless of the financial; or social position of the character. It also includes a brief description of major characters with particular emphasis on their effect on the hero's attitude toward himself and toward the idea of adopting a single vision of the world.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180191 |
| Date | January 1971 |
| Creators | Miller, Marilyn L. |
| Contributors | Trimmer, Joseph F. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | 64 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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