MAURICE: LACANCI BAKIŞ AÇISIYLA “AYNA, AYNA, GÜZEL AYNA …”

Maurice, a bildungsroman by E. M. Forster, revolves around the theme of homosexuality. By presenting homosexual characters, who are on futile quest for their actual identity, Forster attempts to be voice unspeakables in Edwardian period England, where all acts homosexuality were considered illegal. In this paper, identity characters is analysed through lenses Lacanian psychoanalytic theory focusing concept mirror. This paper reveal what extent cultural codes and societal norms functional forming characters. Besides, study uncovers that wisely uses concepts such as imaginary order, symbolic order real creating his It concluded mirror, which reflects self just like dreams music, plays significant role (re)forming identities from compulsory heterosexuality voluntary