The 20th century —fragile, fractured and corroded as it has been— emerges from the depths of human idiosyncrasy with the banner of freedom in hand. Corruption, oppression, disease and death have given way to a completely alienated society —in most cases tired of its existence—, but the inherent human desire to reach the Truth, something stable to cling to, reaps this impassivity. In the present work, the technique of focalisation will be employed to facilitate the smooth gliding of oil upon the canvas, thereby revealing a dystopian landscape wherein the characters shall engage in a relentless struggle to transcend their state of alienation and liberate themselves from the pernicious influence of «sleep-teaching». The process of defamiliarization will be examined as a means to dismantle established identities within the characters, while simultaneously constructing new ones for the readers, who will navigate the fictional world aided by a focaliser constantly shifting its approach.

Ruth Naomi Lupu

Author

Ruth Naomi Lupu is currently a student of both English and Spanish Philology at the University of Suceava. Having studied Humanities in Madrid, she has developed a deep interest in ontological issues, nihilism, and existence, as well as an advanced knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek. She applies these skills in her research to provide a holistic analysis of our literary legacy.