The analysis of family relations in İzmir period novels of Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil according to psychoanalytic approach

Hâlid Ziya Uşaklıgil (1865-1945); is one of the most commonly acknowledged figures in the history of Modern Turkish Literature. Besides producing masterful works in a wide range of literary genres, he gave new direction to the development of Turkish novel with his narrative style and technique.During his early years as an author Uşaklıgil lived in İzmir and wrote four novels, namely Sefîle, Nemîde, Bir Ölünün Defteri, Ferdi ve Şürekâsı. Each of these novels has their own particularities, but they also share significantly common aspects. They deal with similar themes and their plots revolve around dramatic family relations. It can be suggested that, in regard to narrative style, technic and the use of language, these early novels of Uşaklıgil form the base for his mature works such as Mâi ve Siyah, Aşk-ı Memnu, Kırık Hayatlar and Nesl-i Ahir.This thesis focuses on the novels Uşaklıgil wrote in his Izmir years. It analyses the family relations in these novels from a psychoanalytic perspective. The thesis aims to uncover the psychological and personal motivations of Uşaklıgil and most particularly his views on the notion of family.