THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TRAGIC CHARACTERS IN DAN BRAUN’S DA VINCHI CODE
Keywords:
Dan Brown, The Da Vinchi Code, Tragic hero, Semi-tragic hero, Psychological analysis, Faith, Reason, classical tragic heroAbstract
This study explores the reinterpretation of the tragic heroes in Dan Brown’s The Da Vinchi Code through a psychological and literary lens. Unlike classical tragic heroes, which centers on fate and downfall, Brown presents inner moral and emotional struggle. The research analyzes the complex psychological states of four major characters – Leagh Teabing, Silas, Robert Langdon, and Sophie Neveu – each of whom embodies modern tragic heroes. The analysis focuses on how the author constructs novel with tragic elements through moral dilemmas, emotional tensions. These findings emphasize that characters’ tragic nature comes from the motive of the truth and justice within morally ambigious world. The study contributes to modern literary criticism by linking modern conflicts with classical notions of tragedy.
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