Psychosexual Confrontation in The Grass is Singing
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Abstract
The Grass is Singingis a complex psychological and social analysis. It
explores the human psyche presenting a commentary on race relation in imperial
Rhodesia. It is viewed as an exposition of the timeless dichotomy of culture and
nature and its impact on the characters.
The present thesis makes a study ofMary, the protagonist, exploring her
psyche. Exploration of psyche has been analyzed on the basis of Freudian
psychoanalysis. She is made to realize her sexuality and sex by the white male
dominated society which she negates and accepts at the same time, is the
manifestation of her psychosexual conflict. Dick, her husband neglects her desire that
leads her to extend her relation with Moses, the black boy, but fails to have
completion due to the interference of a racist society. The strained relation between
them creates a conflict and finally results in Mary’s murder by Moses.`