Epiphany is a sudden and surprising realization experience (from ancient Greek, Epiphenia, "performance, eye-catching appearance"). In general, this term is used to describe scientific breakthroughs, religious or philosophical discoveries, but applies to any heuristic implementation that allows a deeper understanding of problems or circumstances from a new perspective I can do it. Psychologists and other scholars, especially those who are trying to study the process of innovation, studied Epiphany.
Epiphany is a relatively rare event and usually follows the process of thinking about problems. They are usually triggered by new and important information, but detailed knowledge is needed to dramatically improve understanding. The famous epiphany including Archimedes found a way to determine the density of the object ("Eureka!") And Isaac Newton realized that the falling apple and the orbiting moon were pulled with the same force .
James Joyce's work has many examples of Epiphany. In fact, the insight is very important to him, he has created his own definition of inspiration for his work, the Stephen Hero. Joyce is insightful and writes "sudden psychological symptoms, vulgar language, or an exaggerated gesture of the heart of my unforgettable stage." More important in his episode 'Dead' in Epiphany. . The stage is a festival of Epiphany. Gabriel ยท Conroy, the hero of "the deceased" of this day, attended a birthday party symbolizing the boring life of the conroy. After he returned home, he had Epiphany about the inevitability of death and eventually changed his view of life.
James Joyce usually plays the normal role of experiencing revelation and epiphany. Gabriel from the "dead" is no exception, because he also has Epiphany. His epiphany was drawn slowly in the story to show the essence of his personality. Ultimately led to his revelation and epiphany, the revelation of life and death. "Dead" starts with Gabriel and his wife, Gretta, and they arrive at holiday parties visiting regularly each year. Greta commented on Gabriel at the beginning of a regular and stressful night in the future. The comment suggests that their marriage may not be full of passion and love, as Gabriel is angry with her comments. At the party, many routines occur as a stumbling block of such drunk Freddy Mullins, all kinds of people, Gabriel sits on the public head table, likes a song and songs similar to singing dancing together There is a tendency to speak, then all customers eat a similar meal