Pandemic as Pretext: The Implications of Global Cataclysms in Don DeLillo’s The Silence and Slavoj Žižek’s Writings on Covid-19

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Literature analysis reveals pandemic parallels in DeLillo's narrative and Žižek's essays, suggesting sociocultural implications.

The analysis uncovers how global crises serve as pretexts for deeper exploration of modern life.
Žižek's writings highlight the urgency of addressing the sociocultural and political aspects of a pandemic.
Analysis of DeLillo's The Silence indicates fictional portrayals of crisis reflect real-world experiences.
Both works emphasize the fragility of humanity amid technological advancements and global challenges.

Alicja Piechucka (2024) studied this question.

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