JOURNAL ARTICLE

'I FEEL LIKE I'M NOT EXISTING IN THE HUMAN RACE AT ALL'.

  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2024, n. 142. P. 72 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Colville, Keilan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the connection between Marilyn Monroe and themes of existentialism, particularly through her possession of Samuel Beckett's "Unnamable." It reflects on Monroe's feelings of isolation and her struggle with identity, as expressed in a letter to Lee Strasberg where she conveys a sense of not belonging to the human race. The text contemplates whether Monroe engaged with the concept of namelessness and if her inner thoughts and struggles continue to resonate beyond her physical existence. Ultimately, it suggests that her voice may still be present in the exploration of her solitude and the complexities of her self. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2024/03, Issue 142, p72
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:181789390
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