To Have and Have Not :Experiencing an Existential Problem

Abstract

The present researchforegroundsthe study of existential struggle of the characters in the economicallydepressedera ofthe1930s. This research exposes Harry Morgan's heroism and stoicism in the thencollapsing world.Thefragmented, disharmonious and alien worldcatersfrustration, anxiety and lonelinessto people. To fight against those evil forces, Harry Morgan chooses togoagainst the authority of thesociety.He struggled against those who have the abounding amount of wealth without labour. Like Harry Morgan, RichardGordon's mission was to establish socialism by awakening the common people.This research shows the struggle, patience, tolerance and effort ofanindividual in a fragmented society.