Ansam Riyadh Abdullah Almaaroof

Verified

Ansam verified their affiliation via an institutional email.

Learn more

Verified

Ansam verified their affiliation via an institutional email.

Learn more

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Professor at University of Tikrit

The greatest creator of illusions is attachment; only the unattached can reach reality. The present study focuses on feelings and how they affect people's psychological growth. By shedding light on how untreated attachment difficulties influence characters' challenges with intimacy and atonement, the research contributes to a better understanding o...

This paper explores Sam Shepard's play "Kicking a Dead Horse" as a drama of self-confrontation. The paper analyses the character of Hobart Struther and his journey of self-discovery, examining how the play reflects the human struggle with mortality, identity, and self-awareness. Through close reading and analysis of the play, this paper argues that...

This research paper looks at how Bertolt Brecht did interesting things in his play “Mother Courage and her Children” and how Sarah Kane did similar things in her play “Blasted” making their works distinguished and master pieces. It talks about why their way of doing things in theater is important and gives some background info about the playwrights...

This paper explores the theme of Mysticism in Elif Shafak's novel "Forty Rules for Devotion" and Doris Lessing's novel "The Four Gates City." Both authors delve into the mystical aspects of Mysticism, a spiritual practice within Islam that emphasizes the pursuit of inner knowledge and the connection with the divine. Through an analysis of the chara...

Originally, it was published in 1999 (as part of his seminal work Postdramatic Theatre). While this article is part of Lehmann's broader book, it has been frequently cited and discussed independently for its critical insights into how postmodern and meta-postmodern drama diverge from traditional narrative structures and dramaturgy. Hans-Thies Lehma...

The Fragmented Self and Identity in Postmodernism: An Analysis of Harris Through “Not I” by Samuel Beckett. Postmodernism is a deliberate distancing of the self with itself, leading to disintegration of coherent subjectivity The premise of this paper is that the identity of character is fragmented when we analyze the character of Harris in the play...

This study explores the concept of hyper-textuality within Alice Oswald's "Dunt: A Poem for a Dried Up River," situating the poem within a postmodernist framework. The central problem of this analysis lies in understanding how Oswald's work embodies and challenges the notions of textuality, fragmentation, and intertextuality typical of postmodern l...

Translation has always been central to the study of comparative literature, bridging linguistic and cultural divides and facilitating the global exchange of ideas. Scholars like Susan Bassnett and Terry Gifford have explored the role of translation in shaping our understanding of world literature and the intersections of national and global traditi...

This paper explores Ian McEwan's "Atonement" and its postmodern interpretation of the concept of ultimate truth. The novel, which takes place in the early 20th century, examines the difficulties associated with memory, narrative, and the search for the truth. This essay examines how the novel reflects the postmodern rejection the idea of ultimate t...

This critical study examines the theme of Islamophobia in Ayad Akhtar's play "Disgraced" through a Foucauldian lens. Drawing upon Michel Foucault's theories of power, discourse, and surveillance, the study explores the portrayal of Islamophobia and its effects on the characters and narrative of the play. The research analyzes how power relations, c...

This study explores Sophie Mackintosh's 2018 novel "The Water Cure" through the lens of ecofeminism, a theoretical framework developed by Indian scholar and activist Vandana Shiva. The novel presents a dystopian world in which a family of women are isolated on an island, subjected to various "cures" and rituals that aim to protect them from the per...

1. What are the elements of a professional title of a thesis A professional title of a thesis is a concise and informative statement that accurately reflects the content and focus of the research. A well-crafted title is essential for several reasons: it helps readers quickly understand the research topic, it provides context for the research, and...

It is a lecture

The present paper deals with one of the top three most notable tragedies in American history is considered to be “Death of a Salesman”. It premiered in 1949, vividly demonstrating an instinctive insight into society. Arthur Miller, the playwright, emphasized that the play should reflect not just the psychological and subjective world of the charact...

In contemporary society, the complex interplay between consumer culture and individual identity often leads to feelings of alienation. This phenomenon, examined through Marxist theory, reveals critical insights into how capitalism shapes societal norms and personal relationships. Key figures in Marxist thought, such as Karl Marx, Theodor Adorno, an...

In his book "Caliban's Voice: Toward a Critique of Postcolonial Studies" (2000), Bill Ashcroft explores the transformation of English in postcolonial literature. The main points of his argument are as follows: Ashcroft argues that the notion of a single, monolithic English language is a myth that has been perpetuated by colonialism and imperialism....

This study examines the themes of displacement and belonging in Dunya Mikhail's selected poems, making use of postcolonial theory as a critical lens. By probing works such as "The Diary of a Wave Outside the Sea," "In the Country of My Heart," "The War Works Hard," and "The Iraqi Poet's Wife," the paper highlights the collapse of identity amongst t...

This essay explores the theme of Islamophobia presented in Ayad Akhtar's "Disgraced" through a Foucauldian concept of power. Using Michel Foucault's theories of power, discourse and surveillance, the paper discusses Islamophobia's depiction in the play and its impact on the characters and storyline. It also examines various power relations, cultura...

Fires in the Mirror is a play by Anna Deavere Smith that uses verbatim theatre to explore the 1991 Crown Heights riot in Brooklyn, New York. The play consists of a series of monologues in which she embodies the personas of various people involved in or impacted by the riot. Each monologue is a verbatim transcript of what the interviewee said during...

This essay looks at how Tennessee Williams's beloved drama "A Streetcar Named Desire" uses the idea of soft power to limit and mold society perceptions of gender identity and performance. Based on Judith Butler's seminal theory—which holds that gender is a socially created and performative act rather than an underlying essence—this analysis shows h...

Individual`s behaviours and actions mostly depend on the type of relationship and the connection they have with their surroundings. This paper delves into the psychological side of the characters chosen from particular short story. Using attachment theory as a framework to analyse their actions, for Individuals` actions depend on the care they rece...

This paper examines the ecofeminist themes present in Diane Wilson's novel "The Seed Keeper" and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Ecofeminism, a theoretical framework that explores the interconnectednessof feminism and environmentalism, forms the basis of the analysis. It highlights the ways in which these authors address the intertwined op...

This paper explores that Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" is a powerful reflection of how war trauma affects individuals. Using trauma theory, it shows how the main character, Billy Pilgrim, represents the confusion and emotional struggles of someone who has survived trauma. The novel's unusual structure, where events are told out of order and...

Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming" is a play celebrated for its use of fragmentation. The play is known for its fragmented language, structure, and characters' fragmented identities and relationships. Through its fragmentation, the play creates a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, highlighting the characters' struggle to make sense of their exp...

This study explains the collapse and the break of the Grand narrative in Sam Shepard’s “Buried Child” through a postmodern lens. The analysis examines how the play reflects the situations in which the acknowledged Grand narrative is broken inside the little unity of the society, the American family and its consequences. This study argues that “Buri...

It is an article

This paper examines the theme of identity crisis in John Steinbeck's novel "The Winter of Our Discontent" through the lens of ecocriticism theory. The novel is set in the postmodern era and explores the moral decay of American society, particularly the loss of traditional values and the rise of materialism. Through the analysis of the novel, this p...

a research paper

This paper examines the presence of profound irrationalism in Harold Pinter's play, The Birthday Party, through the lens of postmodernism. The analysis draws on postmodernist theories of language, meaning, and power, to explore the ways in which the play reflects and critiques the socio-political context of the postmodern era. The paper argues that...

In the realm of comparative literature, critical theories such as eco-criticism and global critical theory offer powerful lenses for exploring the relationship between literature, culture, and the environment. Eco-critical theory, as outlined in Leo's Eco-criticism, focuses on the interaction between literary texts and the natural world, emphasizin...

Post-humanism, a philosophical and cultural movement, challenges the centrality of the human in knowledge production and artistic representation. Originating in the late twentieth century, post-humanism redefines subjectivity, embodiment, and agency in the context of rapid technological advancement, environmental crisis, and post-anthropocentric th...

This paper explores the theme of fragmented landscape in Harold Pinter's play, "The Room," through a postmodern lens. The analysis examines how the play reflects and critiques the socio-political context of the postmodern era and how this context shapes the fragmented nature of the play's landscape. The paper argues that "The Room" is an important...

This paper about Neil LaBute's play, Some Girl(S) tries to reveal the repressive aspect of the male characters' adherence to established gender norms by examining the performance of Some Girl(S). To uncover why the male characters in LaBute's works attempt to conceal their emotional selves, the author analyses them through the lens of Judith Butler...

Caryl Churchill 's work marks by a deep contribution to both feminism and socialism, as well as a desire to do different experience. She credits with reshaping modern theatre and introducing new subjects matter ideas. Her systematically experimental plays integrate an examination of gender with the social disparity in British society. Churchill per...

Deconstruction is a postmodern theory that was propounded by, Jacques Derrida, a French philosopher to fathom the connection between text and its meaning. It is a form of literary and philosophical analysis derived from his work which began in the 1960s. In this work, he questions Western philosophy through a close examination of the language of li...

Jostein Gaarder (1952- ) is a Norwegian thinker and author of a great number of novels, short stories, and children's books among them Sophie's World. This novel deals with a number of issues, and uses a lot of postmodern techniques like meta-fiction. This paper is to explain the use of meta-fiction in the concerned novel to the readers as a postmo...

This study analyses gender performance in Neil LaBute's Some Girl(S) and reveals how his male characters oppress others by adhering to standard societal ideals. Using the writings of Judith Butler and other gender theorists, the researcher examines the attempts of LaBute's male characters to reject the femininity within themselves by suppressing th...

Approaching "The Water Cure" through an ecofeminist lens reveals the novel's profound exploration of the interconnections between environmental degradation, patriarchal oppression, and the female experience. At the heart of the narrative is the island, a microcosm of the world that the three sisters inhabit. This insular setting, cut off from the m...

With analysing The Simpsons, the following paper aims at clarifying the ideology of postmodernity and how this literary work exposes and confronts them. The paper analyses the text according to the postmodern techniques and strategie; intertextuality, hyper-reality, and fragmentation. The Simpsons, a popular cartoon comedy in the USA and worldwide,...

The present paper focuses on a new phenomenon in psychological sciences. Bullying can also refer to power-imbalances between two or more persons and between two organizations. Harassment is not limited to a single school or location. In this paper, Bullying is the subject of one of Shakespeare's historical plays, Richard III, in which his complete...