Uncanny Relation in William’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Abstract

This research work explores homosexuality demonstrated by Brick and Skipper. The anti hero of the play Brick is favorite son of Big Daddy and Big Mama. He represents the mid – twentieth century American Society. From his college life Brick meets with Skipper. Latter on both of them work in a same place as football player. They both live together for the purpose of playing game. Through this they became so closer and they like each other.

In order to raise the issue of homosexuality, the researcher draws idea from the homosexual thinkers like Michel Foucault, Eve Sedgwick, and Judith Butler. The issue that the researcher arises in this research work is the issue of homosexuality in which the then American society depicts the mid-twentieth century American’s attitude towards homosexuality. It means the then American society does not give chance to homosexuals to open in the society. The major character Brick is repressing his desire but he wants to come with his identity in the society if it allows him. Mr. Skipper is the scapegoat of homosexuality where he loses his life for the purpose of Brick’s rejection.