PECULIARITIES OF CONFLICT AND PERSONALITY IN SAUL BELLOW’S NOVELS
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In the landscape of twentieth-century American literature, Saul Bellow occupies a distinctive position as a writer deeply concerned with the philosophical and psychological dimensions of human existence.Abstract
This thesis examines the peculiarities of conflict and the concept of personality in the novels of Saul Bellow, focusing on the interplay between psychological, philosophical and social dimensions of human experience. The study explores how Bellow constructs complex protagonists whose identities are shaped through internal and external conflicts. Drawing upon existentialist philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, and modernist narrative techniques, the research analyzes key works such as Dangling Man, The Victim, The Adventures of Augie March, Seize the Day, and Herzog. The findings suggest that conflict in Bellow’s fiction functions not merely as a narrative device but as a fundamental mechanism of personality formation. His protagonists embody intellectual tension, moral ambiguity, and existential anxiety, reflecting broader cultural transformations in mid-twentieth-century American society. The thesis concludes that Bellow’s literary contribution lies in his ability to synthesize philosophical inquiry with psychological realism, thereby redefining the modern novel.
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2. Bellow, S. Herzog. - New York: Viking Press, 1964. - 341 p.
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