MEANING OF THE BLOOD IN STEPHEN KING’S “CARRIE”

Abstract

Theу work of Stephen King “Carrie” is full of symbolisms and several literary devices. The novel is known for the topics that are raised in it, namely feminism. This article analyses the value of blood in the work, its importance in both religion and literature by various scientists and writers. Moreover, there are a lot of symbolisms in Stephen King's book Carrie. There are a lot of allusions to religion and young adult liberation ceremonies, and King makes clues to classic folkloric fantasies, like Cinderella. The blood motif in Carrie, its symbolic significance, and its relationship to the Gothic are the main topics of this article. King atrempts to describe the meanings of blood in his novel. According to this study, Carrie used blood as a symbol of identity, power, and regret.