Sib Hat G/Egziabher's Tikusat And Letum Aynegalgn: Sublimated Expressions Of The Author's Sexual Instinct
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2006-06
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This research aims at analyzing the two novels of Sibhat G/Egziabher, Letum Aynegalgn
and Tikusat. Its intention is to investigate if the novels reveal the author's psyche. It has
attempted to demonstrate the relationship between literature and the theory of
psychoanalysis.
For this purpose, the theory of psychoanalysis on the unconscious; which is discovered
by Sigmund Freud has been discussed in detail. Then, it has been dealt with the
relationship between the theory and literature, which is the theory of psychoanalysis on
literature. Next, two techniques of psychoanalysis that could be applied on a work of
literature has been selected. These are the interpretation of dreams and the interpretation
of symbols.
Finally, both novels have been critically read. Information gathered from the interview
conducted with the author and his biography, Mastawasha, has been substantial aid for
the analysis as well as the interpretation. Besides, it has given much help in arriving at
certain conclusion.
Thus, the findings of the study are summarized as follows;
• The narrator in Letum Aynegalgn has shown different unconSCIOus sexual
desires through his sexual fantasies and use of symbolism;
• The narrator in Tikusat, though to a lesser extent than the narrator in Letum
Aynegalgn, has also shown sexual desires and thoughts through symbolism
and sexual fantasies.
• Both narrators in both novels entirely represent the author, which in other
words, means the sexual fantasies and symbols reveal the authors sexual
thoughts and desires.
Based on these summaries or results it has been concluded that Sibhat G/Egziabher has
sublimated his sex ual desire or instinct through the two novels. This is done through the
employment of sexual symbols and fantasies.
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relationship between literature and the theory of psychoanalysis.