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Lawend Ikram Mohammed

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    I am deeply passionate about literature particularly drama novels poetry and literary criticism. I'm fascinated by storytelling's power and how writers use language form and culture to craft impactful narratives. Drama's exploration of human emotions and relationships captivates me as does the depth of character development. Novels offer unique insights into human experiences and societal complexities especially when they challenge conventions. Poetry's condensed language and beauty inspire me and I enjoy exploring different forms and styles. Literary criticism enriches my understanding by dissecting works and revealing layers of meaning. My passion lies in exploring these dimensions of literature to better understand human expression and the world's perception through words.

Specialties

    Post-Modern Drama

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Published Journal Articles

2024

"The Role of Ghosts in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson".

2024-12
Zanco Journal of Human Sciences (Issue : 6) (Volume : 28)
Abstract This study explores the role of ghosts in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, concentrating on how these supernatural elements symbolize the traumatic legacy of slavery and reflect African American heritage. The main problem indicated is the symbolic function of ghosts in the play and their connection to the African American experience, notably in how they represent the ongoing on sequence of slavery on familial and cultural identity. Utilizing the close reading approach, the analysis examines the text through the lens of Gothic fiction and African American folklore, unfolding the ghosts as symbols of historical trauma and spiritual continuity. The study finds that the ghosts manifest unresolved historical trauma and embark on the complex struggle between valuing the past and pursuing material advancement. Wilson’s utilization of Gothic elements enhances the play’s exploration of African American history and spirituality, with the ghosts symbolizing the lasting effects of slavery and underscoring the need for reconciliation with the past to achieve personal and familial unity.

Moral Decadence in Edward Albee's the Zoo Story

2024-06
Humanities Journal of University of Zakho (HJUOZ) (Issue : 2024) (Volume : 12)
The current study tackles the philosophical concept of moral decadence in the modern American play The Zoo Story by Edward Albee. The research concentrates on how specific characters tend to have low moral standards, and what detrimental and deteriorating effects of their immorality could harm the people around them. The research follows Aristotle`s philosophical concept of morality, what Greeks used to consider to be moral and immoral. Immanuel Kant`s views are also taken into account to measure characters` misconducts as well. As an existential play, the study sheds light on various social and family problems, such as poverty, lack of education, prostitution, hopelessness and bereavement. These appalling circumstances inevitably could have a tremendous effect on the low-class people in the American society of the late 1950s. Most notably, both Jerry and Petter are the embodiment of this society, where each one belongs to a distinct social class. The research exemplifies how such social predicaments could change the direction of each one of the mentioned characters. The main focus is on Jerry as he is the most talkative, absurdist, problematic, confused and suicidal character in the play.
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