A Mythopoetic Reading of Khalil Gibran’s The Broken Wings (1912) and The Prophet (1923)
| dc.contributor.author | Mezani Fatma | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-20T13:41:57Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-20T13:41:57Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description | 62p. ; (+CD-Rom) | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research investigates the characters and recurring themes in Kahlil Gibran's novellas Broken Wings (1912) and The Prophet (1913), employing Jungian psychoanalytic theory as a primary framework. Drawing on Carl Jung’s foundational texts, such as The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, as well as insights from scholars like Emma Jung, the study examines the archetypes of the anima and animus. Central to this analysis is the dynamic interplay between Eros and Logos—key Jungian concepts—that demonstrate how Gibran and some of his protagonists transcend conventional gender roles by integrating both feminine and masculine qualities in the individuation process. The research contrasts the emotionally charged portrayal of the anima in Broken Wings with the more rational exploration of the animus in The Prophet, revealing the psychological dualities inherent in Gibran’s work. By bridging the fields of literature and psychology, this study not only illuminates Gibran’s creative and psychological processes but also reveals how his story characters embody a harmonious balance between mythic sensitivity and rational sensibility. The analysis highlights how Gibran's characters represent essential forces for achieving personal balance beyond societal and gender norms. In Broken Wings, Selma’s resistance to her arranged marriage sparks her self-discovery, exposing the tension between societal constraints and personal desires. Meanwhile, Almustafa in The Prophet embodies wisdom and advocates for inner freedom, resonating with Jung's concept of individuation. Both works portray love as a transformative path to self-realisation while critiquing cultural limitations on freedom. This study affirms Gibran's enduring relevance in exploring the human condition and deepening connections with the self and the divine. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Literature and Civilization | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.ummto.dz/handle/ummto/28976 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou | |
| dc.subject | Anima and Animus | |
| dc.subject | Broken Wings | |
| dc.subject | Khalil Gibran | |
| dc.subject | Myth | |
| dc.subject | The Prophet | |
| dc.title | A Mythopoetic Reading of Khalil Gibran’s The Broken Wings (1912) and The Prophet (1923) | |
| dc.type | Thesis |