THE DISHARMONY OF JIMMY'S FAMILY IN LOOK BACK IN ANGER BY JOHN OSBORNE

Abstract

The aim of this research is to explore Jimmy’s character and his influence on other characters
in the play. The generic structuralism approaches applied in order to analyze this play, by
using intrinsic and extrinsic elements, the whole and the complete analysis on these elements
are important, especially to comprehend the characters and other elements like setting and
the disharmony in a family which is focused on the negative effect within the play. The result
of this analysis shows that Jimmy’s character is different from other characters’ and causes
many problems and conflicts in people’s life. The disharmony has been found in the story is
caused by jealousy. Selfishness, revengeful and traumatic, disappointment, unfaithfulness,
violence, dishonesty, and betrayal.