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- ItemGRIEF IN PHILIP RIDLEY'S VINCENT RIVER(Çukurova University, 2026-05) Mustafa, Esma; 392828Philip Ridley’s Vincent River centers on a personal tragedy while deeply exploring the emotional and social impacts of loss. The play begins with the murder of a young man in a homophobic attack and focuses on his mother Anita’s process of coping with the devastating loss. Ridley uncovers the psychological depth and internal conflicts of his characters while sharply critiquing important issues such as homophobia, discrimination, prejudice, and societal silence. Anita’s initial feelings of denial, anger, and guilt gradually give way to confrontation, understanding, and acceptance. Her unexpected relationship with Davey represents not only personal healing but also a social awakening. Through this powerful connection, Ridley shows how two strangers can form a bond and undergo transformation through shared grief. This study analyzes Anita’s inner journey in Vincent River through a psychoanalytic lens, drawing on Sigmund Freud’s theory of mourning alongside Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief. It explores how Ridley intertwines personal grief with broader societal issues, showing how trauma destabilizes identity while opening space for transformation. The play transforms individual mourning into a vehicle for social critique, presenting theatre as a space for confrontation, empathy, and responsibility. By linking personal loss with collective injustice, Ridley urges audiences to reflect on the emotional cost of silence and the urgent need for recognition, healing, and social change.
- ItemThe Weight of Trauma in Philip Ridley’s Play; Leaves of Glass(Zenodo, 2025-04) Mustafa, Esma; 392828Philip Ridley’s Leaves of Glass (2007) examines the psychological effects of trauma and its lasting impact on identity and relationships. The play centers on two brothers, Stephen and Barry, as they navigate the emotional aftermath of their father’s sudden death. This paper examines how unresolved grief influences their struggles, analyzing their fractured identities and recurring behaviors through Freudian psychoanalysis and Cathy Caruth’s trauma theory. Stephen, burdened by volatile emotions, and Barry, marked by emotional disconnection, embody different responses to their shared trauma, reflecting the challenges of processing loss. Ridley’s portrayal of trauma as a persistent and disruptive force highlights its capacity to fracture lives and strain relationships. The narrative underscores the cyclical nature of grief and its influence on personal and interpersonal dynamics. Ultimately, Leaves of Glass offers a profound commentary on the difficulties of healing, emphasizing the resilience required to confront and understand deeply ingrained emotional wounds.
