TRAGIC AMERICA IN THE NOVELS OF JOYCE CAROL OATES
Abstract
Joyce Carol Oates, one of America’s most prolific and critically acclaimed authors, has consistently explored the darker dimensions of American society in her novels. This article examines the concept of "Tragic America" as depicted in Oates’s works, focusing on her critique of the American Dream, the pervasive presence of violence, and the marginalization of vulnerable groups. Through an analysis of key novels such as “them” (1969), “We Were the Mulvaneys” (1996), and “Blonde” (2000), this study argues that Oates uses tragedy as a lens to expose the fragility of American ideals and the systemic inequalities that define the nation. The findings reveal that Oates’s portrayal of America is both a reflection of its unresolved tensions and a call for societal introspection.
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