Artistic Psychologism In The Novels Of Pearl S. Buck: A Study Of Female Characters

Abstract

This article explores the phenomenon of artistic psychologism in the novels of Pearl S. Buck, with particular attention to the psychological construction of female characters. The study aims to identify the narrative strategies through which inner emotional states, moral conflicts, and psychological development are conveyed. Employing close textual analysis and an interpretative approach, the research demonstrates that Buck’s psychologism is predominantly indirect and ethical in nature. Rather than relying on explicit introspection or stream-of-consciousness techniques, the author reveals psychological depth through silence, everyday behavior, and moral choice. The findings indicate that artistic psychologism functions as a central structural principle in Buck’s narrative system, especially in her portrayal of women as moral and psychological centers of the novel.