Title
The Absence of Women-Characters in The Old Man and the Sea: A Psychoanalytic Interpretation
Document Type
Article
Annotation
Draws on the theories of Derrida and Lacan in his exploration of the lack of female characters, warning against reading the novella as misogynistic simply because women are absent. Paul claims their absence is due to Santiago’s need for freedom and professional excellence, much like the author himself.
Published in
Journal of the Department of English
Volume
34
Issue
1-2
Date
2007
Pages
95-109
COinS
Citation
Paul, Somnath. “The Absence of Women-Characters in The Old Man and the Sea: A Psychoanalytic Interpretation.” Journal of the Department of English 34, nos. 1-2 (2007-2008): 95-109.