نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Human existence is characterized by a continuous fluctuation between hope and despair. Hope, as a positive psychological process, plays a crucial role in an individual’s physical and mental well-being; conversely, despair regarding social participation drives society toward stagnation and passivity. The reflection of these phenomena in literary works can be examined through various interdisciplinary lenses, including sociology, philosophy, and psychology. Employing a psychological approach grounded in Snyder’s Hope Theory, the present study provides a comparative analysis of the manifestations and functions of hope and despair in Simin Daneshvar’s Savushun and Homeyra Qaderi’s Noghreh, The Girl of the Kabul Sea. Both female-centric novels depict critical moments in their respective countries’ histories, offering a sharp critique of domestic tyranny and British colonialism. The narratives highlight women who strive to keep hope alive within themselves and their communities despite severe socio-political turmoil and restrictions. In both works, family relationships, cultivated optimism, and empathy play significant roles in fostering hope and sustaining resilience. Ultimately, the study reveals that while foreign colonialism acts as the central catalyst for societal disorder and prevailing oppression in Savushun, domestic tyranny serves as the primary source of corruption, insecurity, and despair in Qaderi’s novel.
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