AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD

January 2025
Vol-11, Issue-1
Paper ID: 25614
ISSN: 2395-4396
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Research Area
English Literature
Keywords
sibling relationship True West and rivalry
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the sibling relationship between Austin and Lee in True West by Sam Shepard, through the lens of Deborah Gold's sibling typology (1989). Siblings play crucial roles in shaping individual identities. This study categorizes Austin and Lee’s relationship into five types: intimate, congenial, loyal, apathetic, and hostile. The analysis reveals that Austin and Lee's relationship fluctuates between apathetic and hostile, leading to verbal and physical confrontations. With 27 instances of negative interactions and 18 positive interactions, their sibling bond is predominantly defined by hostility. It can be concluded that their relationship is driven by rivalry, distrust, and aggression. It affects their lives and personal growth. The study underscores the importance of examining sibling relationships to understand how family relationship contribute to individual behaviors and psychological outcomes.

Author Information

# Name Institute / Affiliation
1 Hardono STIBA Satya Widya, Surabaya, Indonesia
2 Febri Marina STIBA Satya Widya, Surabaya, Indonesia
3 Yanuaresti Kusuma Wardhani University of Jember, Indonesia

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APA Style
Hardono, Marina, Febri, & Wardhani, Yanuaresti Kusuma (2025). AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), 158-163.
MLA Style
Hardono, et al. "AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, 2025, pp. 158-163.
IEEE Style
Hardono, Febri Marina, and Yanuaresti Kusuma Wardhani, "AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 158-163, 2025.
Vancouver Style
Hardono, Marina Febri, Wardhani Yanuaresti Kusuma. AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(1):158-163.
Harvard Style
Hardono, Marina, Febri, & Wardhani, Yanuaresti Kusuma (2025) 'AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), pp. 158-163.
Chicago Style
Hardono, Febri Marina, and Yanuaresti Kusuma Wardhani. "AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 1 (2025): 158-163.
Turabian Style
Hardono, Febri Marina, and Yanuaresti Kusuma Wardhani. "AUSTIN AND LEE’S SIBLINGS' RELATIONSHIP REFLECTED IN TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 1 (2025): 158-163.

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