This research explores Chinua Achebe’s Civil Peace’s optimism which plays a crucial role, particularly in the way the protagonist, Jonathan Iwegbu, navigates post-war Nigeria. Achebe's portrayal of optimism is deeply intertwined with resilience, the human spirit, and the desire for stability in the aftermath of destruction. It also focuses on the present circumstances, the importance of community and family, the value of peace and stability, and hope in small things. Moreover, the story tackles key ideological factors in civil peace. Michel Foucault’s theory of ideology is going to be applied to this study; in addition to some thoughts of a deconstructive approach. The research examines the struggle for identity in Achebe’s Civil Peace, post-waridentity in a changing society, personal vs. collective identity, and the conflict between hope and despair. The type of language is going to be investigated in this study.
مجلة كرونيكا - 25-21-Feb
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Abstract Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People and Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons focus on the moral complexities faced by the protagonists, Dr. Stockmann and Sir Thomas More. The study reflects on how each character embodies the conflict between their moral thoughts and societal expectations. Readers, per the Reader-response theory, are invited to be part of the characters' dilemmas, exploring their motivations and the broader implications of their choices. Ibsen’s Dr. Stockmann is shown as a tragic figure who confronts the hypocrisy of his community; on the contrary, Bolt’s depiction of More as a steadfast moral compass highlights different responses to the corruption of truth. This response encourages readers to consider their own beliefs about integrity, sacrifice, and the nature of evil in contemporary society, in addition to analyzing the narrative dialogues and ethical conflicts. This study emphasizes the relevance of these themes and invites a deeper reflection on the complexities of human morality. It also highlights the role of the reader in interpreting any text in any period.
مجلة جامعة المعارف للعلوم التطبيقية - 25-01-Aug
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