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Ethical Recuperation vs. Ontological Trauma in Bessie Head’s A Question of Power | ||
| Journal of Applied Linguistics and Applied Literature: Dynamics and Advances | ||
| مقاله 12، دوره 12، شماره 1 - شماره پیاپی 23، تیر 2024، صفحه 207-225 اصل مقاله (688.36 K) | ||
| نوع مقاله: Research Article | ||
| شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22049/jalda.2024.28985.1608 | ||
| نویسندگان | ||
| Maryam Hosseini* 1؛ Hossein Pirnajmuddin2 | ||
| 1Ph.D. Holder in English Language and Literature: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran | ||
| 2Associate Professor of English Language and Literature: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran | ||
| چکیده | ||
| Bessie Head's A Question of Power intricately weaves existential philosophy into the tapestry of its narrative, so that the novel becomes a suitable venue to apply Emmanuel Lévinas’ philosophy of Self-Other relationship. The novel unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa, with Elizabeth's journey serving as a poignant exploration of Lévinasian concepts. Lévinas, a philosopher of profound influence, posited that true ethical growth arises from direct encounters with the Other. This exploration dissects crucial aspects of Lévinasian philosophy mirrored in Elizabeth's trajectory across interconnected parts. One part contrasts Lévinasian ethics with Kantian and Hegelian philosophies, emphasizing the transformative power of encounters with the Other, evoking a "traumatism of astonishment" and calling for the embrace of otherness. The other section delves into Elizabeth's ethical journey, scrutinizing her struggles and moments of growth through the lens of Lévinas' concept of transcendence. Finally, the last part explores Elizabeth's transformative journey to Botswana, examining her encounters with the face of the Other and the symbolic dismantling of oppressive binaries within the Lévinasian framework. This analysis unravels how Head's narrative can mirror Lévinasian philosophy, unveiling the philosophical intricacies interwoven with the novel's literary fabric. As we embark on this journey through philosophy and literature, we peel back the layers of Elizabeth's narrative to reveal how it is possible to apply Lévinasian ethics on identity, connection, and the pursuit of transcendent wisdom to her painful interpersonal maturity in a world marked by division and inequality. | ||
| کلیدواژهها | ||
| A Question of Power؛ Bessie Head؛ ethical recuperation؛ Lévinas؛ negative ontological trauma؛ positive intersubjectivity | ||
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