The novel is no longer merely a means of entertainment or casual storytelling; it has become a window for exploring complex existential and human issues. How I Became Stupid, a novel by French writer Martin Page, serves as an example of a literary work that combines both satire and philosophy. It addresses the psychological and emotional transformations of Antoine, a young intelligent man who seeks to free himself from the burden of thinking by attempting to embrace stupidity as a path to a simpler and happier life. This study aims to analyze the transformations that Antoine undergoes, both psychologically and socially, and their connection to the broader context reflected in the text. Additionally, the study examines the narrative techniques employed by the author to depict this transformation, relying on a critical approach that focuses on narrative structure and psychological analysis of the character.
Shihab,D H . (2025). Transformations of Self and Identity in Martin Pegg's "How I Became a Dummy": A Critical Study. Journal of Language Studies, 9(Issue 2, Part 2), 69-83. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.2.P2.4
MLA
Shihab,D H . "Transformations of Self and Identity in Martin Pegg's "How I Became a Dummy": A Critical Study", Journal of Language Studies, 9, Issue 2, Part 2, 2025, 69-83. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.2.P2.4
HARVARD
Shihab D H. (2025). 'Transformations of Self and Identity in Martin Pegg's "How I Became a Dummy": A Critical Study', Journal of Language Studies, 9(Issue 2, Part 2), pp. 69-83. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.2.P2.4
CHICAGO
D H Shihab, "Transformations of Self and Identity in Martin Pegg's "How I Became a Dummy": A Critical Study," Journal of Language Studies, 9 Issue 2, Part 2 (2025): 69-83, doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.2.P2.4
VANCOUVER
Shihab D H. Transformations of Self and Identity in Martin Pegg's "How I Became a Dummy": A Critical Study. JLS. 2025;9(Issue 2, Part 2):69-83. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.2.P2.4
