Unveiling Complexity: Critical Thinking and Societal Challenges in Robert Penn Warren’s Band of Angels

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  • C. Anthoni Dass Ph.D Research Scholar, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore 607001 (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore-632115), India
  • S. David Soundar Research Supervisor, Associate Professor & Head (Retd.), PG & Research Department of English, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore 607001, India

Keywords:

Symbolism, Subtleties, Immersive, Experience and Antebellum

Abstract

Robert Penn Warren uses a complex web of symbolism and narrative devices in Band of Angels to reveal deeper levels of meaning and enhance the story’s portrayal of critical thinking and problem-solving. This study explores the subtleties of Warren’s storytelling technique and clarifies how these literary devices support the investigation of characters’ thought processes and moral decisions. The characters complex thoughts and decisions are reflected in the narrative's fluidity, which enhances the immersive experience of exploring critical thinking. Warren allows readers to participate in the characters’ thought processes while also capturing the spirit of antebellum Southern society through the use of these literary tropes. This investigation defies the traditional confines of a historical narrative, forcing readers to wrestle with moral dilemmas and reflect more broadly about the value of critical thinking in the face of societal difficulties.

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References

Davis, Susan. “Challenging Tradition: A Critical Analysis of Southern Norms in Band of Angel'.” Southern Studies Quarterly, vol. 25, pp. 112-130.

Warren, Robert Penn. Band of Angel. Random House, 1955.

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Published

28-03-2024

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Dass, C. A., & Soundar, S. D. (2024). Unveiling Complexity: Critical Thinking and Societal Challenges in Robert Penn Warren’s Band of Angels. International Journal of Innovative Scientific Research, 2(1), 1–2. Retrieved from https://journals.worldbiologica.com/ijisr/article/view/107

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