Escaping to an Alternate Reality: Diary of a Madman

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The discussion centers on the theme of escapism, particularly in the context of dissatisfaction with one's life, as illustrated in "Diary of a Madman." Participants suggest that the protagonist creates an alternate reality to cope with unhappiness. Additionally, misogyny is brought up as a potential theme, with references to the protagonist's derogatory views towards women, such as his disdain for the idea of a female leader. The conversation highlights the interplay between escapism and misogyny in the narrative, although the extent of misogyny's presence in the story remains uncertain among participants.
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What's the theme called that describes the following situation:

You're not happy with your life, so you make an alternate reality for yourself (as i found to be evident in "Diary of a Madman")
 
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Escapism?
Just a suggestion..
 
That's a good word for it. How about misogyny? Gogol kind of insults women in the story (e.g. he is offended at even the idea of a "donna" being the leader of Spain)
 
I haven't read the story (only your words on it) , so I can't say whether misogyny is a prominent part in it.
 
thanx anyway
 

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