Grief Morphs into Fear: The Role of Greek Mythology in Alex Michaelides “The Maidens”

Rinu Roy; Dr. Binu V S

Grief Morphs into Fear: The Role of Greek Mythology in Alex Michaelides “The Maidens”

Authors: Rinu Roy, Dr. Binu V S

Unique Paper ID: 173733
Volume: 11
Issue: 10
PageNo: 1416-1421

Keywords: Transformation Unresolved Grief Pervasive Fear Trauma Obsession human psyche Greek Mythology

Abstract:
This paper explores how ancient Greek myths influence character development and thematic outline in Alex Michaelides's novel, The Maidens. The paper delves into the psychological and mythological perspectives of the narrative, exploring how grief transforms into fear. The Novel explores dark academia, highlighting the complexities of obsession, trauma, and the intricacies of the human psyche. My research focuses on the character of Mariana Andros, a group therapist who gets involved in a series of murders at the University of Cambridge, where her unresolved grief evolves into pervasive fear and is a reflection of internal conflicts with acceptance and residual effects of past relationships. The investigation of murders highlights the transformative power of grief, which brings to light its intricate connection with the darker aspects of the human psyche and the relevance of mythological narratives in contemporary literature. This psychological journey shows how Michaelides textures mythological references, particularly the myth of Persephone, to enrich the novel with multifaceted thematic layers.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 11
Issue: 10
PageNo: 1416-1421

Grief Morphs into Fear: The Role of Greek Mythology in Alex Michaelides “The Maidens”

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