Identity and performative (DE-) constructions in gore Vidal&#39;s Myra Breckinridge: Bodies as discursive sites

Debarshi Arathdar

doi:10.33545/26648717.2024.v6.i2f.252

Identity and performative (DE-) constructions in gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge: Bodies as discursive sites

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Debarshi Arathdar

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This article explores the concept of performativity and identity construction in Gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge. The novel foregrounds the body as a central site of discourse where gender norms are both enforced and subverted. Using Judith Butler's theory of performativity as a critical framework, this article argues that Myra Breckinridge challenges the fixed nature of identity by showcasing how bodies are inscribed with societal expectations and how those inscriptions can be reconfigured through performance. The paper examines Myra’s bodily transformations, the performative aspects of her identity, and the broader cultural implications of her actions.

DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2024.v6.i2f.252

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Debarshi Arathdar. Identity and performative (DE-) constructions in gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge: Bodies as discursive sites. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2024;6(2):370-372. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2024.v6.i2f.252

Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part F (2024)

Identity and performative (DE-) constructions in gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge: Bodies as discursive sites

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