Delusion and Identity in Ursula K. Le Guin's The.Lathe of Heaven

Abstract

Literature exists solely to reflect life and its varied happenings. From this perspective, the current research examines one of the most important subjects addressed by numerous authors, namely delusion and lost identity.

People no longer have a sense of belonging as a result of the massive changes that have affected society and individuals. The eighteenth century ushered in a slew of literary trends, many of which were concerned with identity, particularly how it was lost. The strong correlation between delusion and identity loss seems to be self-evident. because both phrases are the result of a variety of psychological issues. The novel that is presented in this research is primarily concerned with both terminology.