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William Wilson
Book • 1839
The story follows a man who calls himself William Wilson, who is haunted by a double with the same name, appearance, and birthdate.
This double represents his conscience and moral sense, thwarting his plans driven by ambition, anger, and lust.
The narrative delves into psychological self-splitting, exploring themes of identity, guilt, and the inseparability of body and mind.
The story culminates in a tragic confrontation during a masquerade party, where the protagonist ultimately kills his double, symbolizing the destruction of his own conscience and humanity.
This double represents his conscience and moral sense, thwarting his plans driven by ambition, anger, and lust.
The narrative delves into psychological self-splitting, exploring themes of identity, guilt, and the inseparability of body and mind.
The story culminates in a tragic confrontation during a masquerade party, where the protagonist ultimately kills his double, symbolizing the destruction of his own conscience and humanity.
