“SPRIGHTLY AT EIGHTY-TWO”: GROWING OLD IN AMY HERZOG’S PLAYS
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One of the challenges introduced by contemporary drama is representation old characters as protagonists on stage. The article tackles representations growing in Amy Herzog’s plays “After Revolution” and “4000 Miles” relying physical sentimental markers through examination adaptation female character to age. authors analyze dramatis personae lens literary gerontology. Growing developed from perspective intergenerational relationships both plays. In Miles”, nonagenarian Vera young Leo represent a meaningful synthesis adolescence late adulthood. this drama, age embodies wisdom for younger generation linking grandchildren grandparents. gives another example bond between octogenarian her granddaughter Emma. Vera’s intervention into Emma’s family case investigation has positive impact them. addition, Emma gets well with senior representative, Morty, admirer. There are no prejudices or stereotypes about their conversations, but only support encouragement undermine stereotype that people cannot be involved romantic relationships. ways ageist subversion presented extended description process old; using vocabulary rich aphorisms slang words illustrate elderly’s at same time awareness modern language; portraying elderly individuals wide range social activities occupations; older shown plays, not minor characters.
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عنوان ژورنال: Studia Philologica
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2311-2425', '2412-2491']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.28925/2311-2425.2021.1710