Jimmy Porter as an Intellectual Character

Abstract

The present research work attempts to analyze the motif behind the anger/resentment of an intellectual basically in the traditional society where prevailing belief and status-quo overshadows the intellectuality. Particularly, this dissertation centers on the activities and attitudes of the protagonist of the play, Jimmy Porter, who rebels against status-quo. Jimmy does not believe in tradition. He wants to bring a change in attitude of people in the society. Therefore, he defies political corruption, war, bishops, superstition, church, upper-class and conventional sexual code and heralds the death of middle class value and morality. Creating such brave and intelligent hero Osborne illustrates the hidden treasure behind marginalized class and makes insightful commentary on England's social and political situation at the same time. He also shows anger as creative force which is not always bad.