THE DESCRIPTION OF THE HERO'S PSYCHE IN NOVELS OF THE 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN MODERNISM GENRE: AN ANALYSIS OF DON DELILLO'S WHITE NOISE

Abstract

This article examines the depiction of the protagonist's psyche in Don DeLillo’s White Noise as an exemplar of 20th-century American modernism. Modernist literature, with its emphasis on psychological depth, alienation, and existential inquiry, profoundly influenced the portrayal of individual consciousness in fiction. By analyzing the hero of White Noise, Jack Gladney, this study highlights how DeLillo merges modernist introspection with postmodern concerns such as consumerism, technology, and media saturation. The article explores key aspects of the protagonist's inner world, including his fear of death, fragmented identity, and struggle to find meaning in a chaotic, consumer-driven society.