Literary Perspective Research Articles

GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFUL MORNING

This abstract explores the concept of greeting the morning with appreciation and optimism. The phrase "Good Morning Beautiful Morning" encapsulates a sentiment of embracing each new day with a sense of wonder and positivity. Through an examination of various cultural and literary perspectives on mornings, this abstract delves into the symbolic significance of dawn and the renewal it represents. The document discusses how this theme is portrayed in different forms of art, literature, and philosophy, highlighting the universal human experience of encountering and responding to the start of a new day. The phrase "Good morning Beautiful Morning" encapsulates a profound theme of awakening and renewal, often found in literature where nature and human experiences intertwine. This evocative expression suggests more than just a salutation; it hints at a deeper connection between the observer and their surroundings.

Vocal identification: The metatextuality of the electronic voice phenomenon Based on the transcript “Breakthrough” by Konstantīns Raudive

The article’s subject deals with some aspects of transcommunication and its relation to literature; in particular, the metatextual nature of transcommunicative audio recordings as material for the methods of instrumental transcommunication (ITC) and the phenomenon of electronic voice (EPV). These terms are used to describe the data, obtained through the use of electronic devices and technologies to communicate with spirits or entities from other dimensions. The article problem is focused on the essence of the basic EVP form of paranormal investigation utilized to identify and interpret messages, images, or other forms of communication from the “meta-sphere” using devices such as radios, televisions, computers and other electronics. Konstantīns Raudive, one of the first researchers of transcommunication, believed that these devices, radios in particular, could be used as a means of making contact with spirits or entities that exist outside of physical reality and can manipulate electronic signals or other forms of energy to send messages that can be interpreted by the living. The article aims to methodologically process transcommunication as a controversial field that is not widely accepted by the scientific community due to a lack of empirical evidence to support the existence of entities or communication of this type. That is why many skeptics claim that this experience can be explained by natural phenomena such as pareidolia (the tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random stimuli) or electromagnetic interference, and therefore many examples of EVP are dismissed as fictitious, amateurish, and staged. It is important to note that paranormal researchers approach transcommunication with a considerable level of skepticism and caution, and therefore the results of the research are full of potential for further studies to recognize that this field of science is overwhelmingly speculative yet prospective, especially when viewed from a literary perspective. The article novelty encapsulates the possibility of a literary interpretation of transcommunication from the standpoint of metatextuality as one of a myriad of feasible approaches.

„Miazga rzeczywistości” – nuda jako materia dzieła sztuki w teatrze Tadeusza Kantora

“The Pulp of Reality” – Boredom as the Material of a Work Of Art in Tadeusz Kantor’s Theater The aim of this article is to try to interpret the meaning of boredom in Tadeusz Kantor’s theatre. I analyse fragments of three performances that were key to his artistic development: The Return of Odysseus (1944), as well as The Madman and the Nun (1963) and The Dead Class (1975). By juxtaposing different ways of understanding boredom, in a philosophical and literary perspective, with Kantor’s work, I will examine whether and in what sense we can speak of this phenomenon in relation to his theatre. Finally, I will try to show why Bruno Schulz’s ideas may help us to uncover the potential significance of Kantor’s „pulp of reality”.

Character analysis in Love in the Falling City -- combining and escaping from the restricted narrative perspective

With the continuous in-depth research on Zhang Ailing's feminist literature, great attention has been paid to the direction of her female characters. However, there is currently limited research in academic circles on the portrayal of male characters from a feminist literary perspective, and studies on the male characters in the book are often influenced by restrictive role-based perspectives. This paper analyzes the character image of the heroine Bai Liusu based on the original perspective of Zhang Ailing's Love in the Falling City, that is, the restricted narrative perspective, and combines different situations of female self, family, love and society to analyze, so as to understand how Bai Liusu escapes from the predicament of survival, how she is bound by tradition, and the differences between her and Fan Liuyuan's views on marriage. In addition, this paper analyzes the character image of the hero Fan Liuyuan from an objective perspective, finds out his true feelings for Bai Liusu from an objective perspective, and analyzes the rationality of his behavior in the article from an objective perspective. Through combining and breaking away from the restricted narrative perspective, the author find that their characters bring deeper meanings.

Dlaczego Małgorzata poszukuje Mistrza? Krótka historia w trzech aktach

The purpose of this article is to analyze and interpret a volume of poetry by Czech-Polish author Renata Putzlacher-Buchtova. The writer does not hide her fondness for the works of the Russian writer Michail Bulgakov, and it is to The Master and Margarita that she refers in a collection of as many as fifty-seven poems. Significantly, the poet changes her literary perspective and places a woman in the central plane of events: Margaret. She reinterprets her character, creating a “proud hag Margot”, rather than a “God-guilty creature, Gretchen”. Thus, the literary allusion became for the poet a form of “renewal” (or…, “reconstruction”) of the ingrained patterns in literary culture. The article is divided into three acts, consisting of a theoretical introduction, which introduces the reader (in a condensed manner) to the most important feminist theories. The second act is devoted entirely to the poems of the Czech-Polish author. The third, on the other hand, is comparative in nature, in which Virginia Woolf’s Own Room is the “new light” of comparison.

UNRAVELLING THE EVOLUTIONARY TRAJECTORY OF EPIC HEROES: A THEORETICAL EXPLORATION

The scholarly investigation of epic heroes encompasses a complex and multifaceted realm, engaging researchers in grappling with the intricate task of defining and categorising these figures, while also endeavouring to comprehend their evolutionary trajectory. Academic discourse on epic heroes has yielded two distinctive approaches. The first group, denoted as the “ubiquitous fallacy group” within this article, employs anthropological, psychoanalytical, historical, and literary perspectives to argue for the temporal and spatial ubiquity of epic heroes at their core, accentuating shared patterns and recurring themes. This article provides a thorough critique of the first group, highlighting the inherent methodological and contextual problems in their analytical frameworks, and revealing their limitations, particularly in terms of selective data and potential oversimplification of complex phenomena. The second group, while acknowledging some generic influences over time, emphasises the impossibility of ascribing a single, stable, or universal form to the concept of epic hero. Although leaning towards favouring the latter approach, this article aims to identify the problems inherent in this group as well. This approach’s categorisation of epic heroes, creating heroic models or types to differentiate heroes, is also problematic, given the fluid boundaries between these categories and the potential inadequacy of models in capturing the full complexity and diversity of epic heroism they represent. This article further delves into two distinct analytical frameworks in this group, Doris Cecilia Werner’s socio-political reading and John Steadman’s “image and ideal” hypothesis, offering potential solutions to address gaps in their theoretical approaches. Accordingly, this article, while presenting fresh criticism on the theories of the evolution of epic heroes, argues that the ever-changing nature of epic heroes defies a uniform ubiquitous definition or categorizations, and offers solutions to fill the gaps in the latest scholarly analytical frameworks.

Performance in propitiatory reconciliation among the Nandi community

Propitiation is part of what it means to be human. Traditionally, propitiation has been studied from a broad sociocultural perspective with little consideration of the performance processes at play. Among the Nandi community in Kenya, propitiatory offering reconciliation forms the core of restoration of inter-communities relationships. It defines and enriches their culture, but what is propitiatory offering reconciliation? How is it performed? Are there any steps followed in its execution? Is there a specific place of performance? In this article we provide a framework to understand the Nandi propitiatory reconciliation through a literary perspective. We expound on the steps followed: investigation, interrogation, and cleansing, and the three features of performance: that is, place of performance, actions and signs, formulaic expression, costumes, and audience. The data collection took place in Kabiyet and Kipkaren Wards in Nandi county and was collected through participatory observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The sample population was 30 adults between the ages of 45–90 years who were selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The data collected on performance in propitiatory reconciliation rites was analysed by use of functionalism theory as expounded by Foley. We found that the stages of propitiatory reconciliation must be religiously adhered to for its effectiveness and that the success of its performance heavily depends on the participation of its performers and audience. This article also brings out performance in form of particular acts, singing, and chanting.

Why is there an אָשָׁם sacrifice in Leviticus 14?

This article engages with the issue of the אָשָׁם sacrifice in Leviticus 14. Firstly, the paper provides an overview of the extensive cleansing ritual in Leviticus 14. Then the issue of the relation between צָרַ֫עַת and sin is addressed, with some scholars arguing against any causal connection in Leviticus 14. Although the latter argument can be made from a literary perspective, the presence of the אָשָׁם sacrifice, which is usually linked with sin against the sanctuary and YHWH, spoils the argument. After engaging with the meaning of the אָשָׁם sacrifice, the article presents another possible solution by arguing that we should distinguish between what the authors of the text thought and how their audience might have understood the relation between צָרַ֫עַת and sin.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The article makes use of traditional historical-critical insights and consists mostly of an intradisciplinary discussion. The study’s conclusions could potentially have implications for disciplines such as ritual studies and pastoral care.

Thirty Years of Tissue Engineering.

From a literary perspective, the concept of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine dates back several thousand years. However, from a scientific aspect, the current state of the field owns its initial origin to the discovery of cell culture methods and the ability to maintain cells outside the body in the early 1900s, to later discoveries surrounding stem cells. The science of biomaterials evolved more recently, from the use of degradable natural biomaterials in the 1970's to artificial biomaterials in the 1980s, and bioprinting hydrogels this century. Tissue engineering, originally involving the combination of cells and biomaterials, owes its roots to the early attempts in the 1960s to create artificial skin grafts as temporary wound covers for burn patients. Much has transpired since, with an increasing number of technologies reaching patients. Academia, industry, government agencies, societies, and nonprofit organizations have all played a role in advancing the field to where it is today. This overview, presented at the Rice Short Course on Advances in Tissue Engineering, highlights some of the historical aspects, as well as past and future challenges and opportunities. At the current pace of discovery, the field is poised to continue its exponential growth.

Zimbabwe: the Fall from a Jewel Status

ABSTRACT This introduction prefaces a collection exploring why Zimbabwe, once a breadbasket in southern Africa, has fallen deeper into crisis. This article reflects on, reconceptualises, and critiques Zimbabwe’s socio-economic and political decline occasioned by ZANU PF’s militant nationalism. Contributors to this collection debate post-2017 Zimbabwe from historical, political, legal, gender, media, and literary perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach enables the authors to condemn the intensifying political violence against citizens and the deepening economic decline overseen by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new dispensation. Collectively, the articles in this collection amplify the need to mobilise progressive forces in Zimbabwe, Africa, and the world to write and speak against the silence enforced on Zimbabwean citizens. This collection also magnifies a political gap that still exists in current scholarship in Zimbabwe post-2017, which is how to write about the different Zimbabwean citizens who are challenging the Mnangagwa regime. It is hoped that scholars will take up this challenge in future studies.

Representasi Sejarah Reformasi Dalam Novel Laut Bercerita Karya Leila S. Chudori Dan Relevansinya Dalam Pembelajaran Novel Sejarah di SMA/SMK

This research focuses on the representation of the history of reform in the novel Laut Bercerita by Leila S. Chudori and its relevance to learning historical novels in SMA/SMK. Theoretically, this research serves as a means of developing literary knowledge, especially regarding literature and historical literary perspectives, as well as practically providing an understanding to the public about the history of reform in a literary work. This research can also contribute to Indonesian language teachers at the SMA/SMK level, because it has relevance to historical novels so that they are worthy of being used as teaching materials. This study uses a type of qualitative research. The source of the data in this study was the novel Laut Bercerita by Leila S. Chudori. This data was collected using the literature study method, then the children were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. After being analyzed, the results of this study show that the novel Laut tells the story of Leila S. Chudori, there are historical representations of reform, including the kidnapping and torture of activists, the banning of literary works, the fall of the Suharto regime, the formation of the missing persons commission and the disappearance of marine figures. In addition, based on research results by looking at the syllabus for learning historical novels, the novel Laut Bercerita is suitable as teaching material in learning historical novels in SMA/SMK.

The Transformative Power of Literary Perspectives

Abstract This article employs the concept of “transformative experience” to develop a radical version of aesthetic cognitivism, according to which engaging with literary perspectives might lead the reader to experience not only an epistemic but also a personal transformation. It is argued that the reader's imaginative and empathic abilities when subjected to the aesthetic norms that govern a literary work can mobilize other aspects of their psychology, eliciting in this way a change in their core values and, consequently, in the way in which they engage with the world. After introducing the topic (section 1), the article discusses the scope of literary perspectives in terms of the character's subjective experiences (section 2). Next, it offers an analysis of the depth of literary perspectives in terms of the degree of involvement of the reader's imaginative and empathic abilities (section 3). It proceeds to examine how the interplay between the scope and depth in the reader's engagement with a literary perspective can explain their epistemic and personal transformation (section 4). In the final part, the article analyzes how the personal transformation changes the reader's value system (section 5). The main findings are summarized in the conclusion (section 6).

How Blue Is Read: Language and Sensation in Literature and Philosophy

Abstract: Philosophers and art critics have long argued that the language of color misses or even mars the ineffable sensation of color. But a literary perspective shows otherwise. Starting with examples of colors read but not seen, and then discussing how philosophers have addressed (and often muddled) the so-called problem of color, I propose thinking of color terms as techniques for stabilizing and directing color sensations. I then show how William H. Gass and Maggie Nelson develop a version of this idea in their respective books about blue, which are really books about the relationship between writing and quality.

한국구비문학회 30년, 판소리 연구의 성과와 한계 그리고 나아갈 길

This paper aims to reflect upon the achievements and limitations of Pansori (a Korean genre of musical storytelling performance) research, considering the 30th anniversary of the Society of Korean Oral Literature, and cautiously suggests the future direction for Pansori research. Pansori research has been conducted primarily from the perspectives of literature, music, and performance. From a literary perspective, Pansori research has been at the core of Korean classical narrative literature. The inception of a comprehensive genre theory in Korean classical literature began with the genre regulations of Pansori, and the structural analysis of Pansori Epic Chant revealed concepts that explain Pansori's distinct literary characteristics, such as fixed and non-fixed systems, surface and underlying themes, and the autonomy of its parts. Subsequently, the application of the Oral Formula Theory to Pansori shed new light on the performativity of Pansori Epic Chant, and introduced unique concepts regarding Pansori's portrayal and style, such as principles of scene intensification. However, the literary study of Pansori has its own limitations as it has often treated Pansori merely as a literary work. Pansori's musical research saw a new era following the reproduction of recordings from the late 20th century. The reproduction of these recordings provided a direct research focus on the sounds and melodies of the so-called 'modern 5 gifted singers.' This enabled a revival of ethnic musicological research into the origins of Pansori music, facilitating in-depth historical studies of Pansori music. Nevertheless, this too has clear limitations as it tends to narrowly focus on the musical aspect of Pansori without offering a comprehensive understanding. Research on Pansori performance is, in fact, the essence of all Pansori research. Studies conducted on the performance aspect of Pansori up to now have primarily focused on its external aspects. These include research on the performers—singers and drummers—studies on the audience, and research on the culture of enjoying Pansori. However, the future direction of Pansori research should indeed delve into its internal performance aspects. Research that examines how Pansori Epic Chant is intertwined with Pansori music, how this combined Epic Chant and musical melody resonate with the audience, is in fact the core area of Pansori performance research. Yet, the number of studies exploring this crucial aspect of Pansori performance is relatively limited. ｢Looking back at the past 30 years of 'Oral Literature Research“, out of a total of 549 published papers, Pansori-related papers account for 73, making up 13% of the total. The Pansori studies published in 'Oral Literature Research' have mainly focused on the 'orality' of Pansori. In other words, the research outcomes largely emphasize viewing Pansori within the broader framework of 'oral literature'. Future Pansori research should exhibit a deeper interest in the internal aspects of Pansori performance. Pansori is fundamentally a performance art, and as such, it cannot be solely approached through its individual components of literature, music, and performance. Pansori is an art of performance composed of 'Epic Chant + music + gestures + audience participation'. It is important to examine the interrelationships between these elements and focus on the inherent significance that Pansori performance itself reveals. It is believed that the future direction of Pansori research should concentrate on understanding these dynamics and the meanings they convey.

Vom Ertasten eines Elefanten in einem dunklen Raum: Philosophische, psychologische und literaturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf demenzielle Erkrankungen

ZusammenfassungDemenzielle Erkrankungen sind mehr als neurodegenerative Erkrankungen des Gehirns. Um diese These plausibel zu machen, präsentiert der vorliegende Aufsatz philosophische, psychologische und literaturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf demenzielle Erkrankungen. Aus einer philosophisch-psychologischen Perspektive wird dabei zunächst gezeigt, dass das Selbst von Menschen mit Demenz auch mit fortschreitendem Krankheitsverlauf nicht seine lebensgeschichtliche Tiefe verliert. In einem zweiten Schritt wird darauf aufbauend argumentiert, dass demenzielle Erkrankungen nicht nur die erkrankte Person selbst, sondern immer auch ein soziales Beziehungsgefüge betreffen. Als eine Option, mit den daraus resultierenden Belastungen umzugehen, wird die Beschäftigung mit kreativen Aktivitäten vorgestellt. Basierend darauf wird schließlich die Frage erörtert, welche Einsichten die Auseinandersetzung mit literarischen Demenzdarstellungen bereithalten kann. Hervorgehoben wird dabei neben der Möglichkeit der mimetischen Annäherung an die Innenperspektive erkrankter Personen vor allem das Potenzial, gedankliche Resonanz- und Assoziationsräume zu öffnen. Mit der Beschreibung dieser unterschiedlichen disziplinären Perspektiven liefert der vorliegende Aufsatz keine umfassende Analyse demenzieller Erkrankungen, sondern versteht sich vielmehr als Einladung, weitere Sichtweisen ins Spiel zu bringen und so das Gesamtbild zu vervollständigen.

Time and Memory in the Twilight Zone: Cognitive Literary Perspectives on Joan Didion’s Blue Nights

This interdisciplinary discussion of Joan Didion’s Blue Nights explores how techniques such as novel metaphor, multisensory imagery, and cinematic-style montages encourage a panoramic mode of readerly recollection, together with a heightened awareness of the slippery interplay between autobiographical memory and time, and the significance of cognitive scaffolding in human recall.

Ernesto’s Journey of Individuation: A Jungian Analysis of José María Arguedas’s Los ríos profundos

This paper explores the journey of individuation of Ernesto, the main character of Los ríos profundos (1958), written by José María Arguedas. By applying the Jungian literary theory, one can see the process of individuation in Ernesto as he progresses through the novel. As Ernesto begins his transition from the Andean world to the Western world, he also crisscrosses from his collective unconscious to his consciousness. His journey exhibits the painful but exciting journey between the two realms of the psyche. Arguedas presents the following five Jungian archetypes in many ways and on many levels in this novel: persona, ego, shadow, anima and self. The process of individuation is not only an inner journey for Ernesto, it is also a learning process, which allows his maturation. This essay explores Los ríos profundos, a “literature of migration,” as Antonio Cornejo Polar (1998) has denominated Arguedas’s work, and “literature of growth,” as Luis Harss (1983) and Ariel Dorfman (1980) discuss in their articles, while focusing on the journey of Ernesto and incorporating a Jungian literary perspective.

Prologue: Fictional Characters: Psychoanalytic and Literary Perspectives

Prologue: Fictional Characters: Psychoanalytic and Literary Perspectives

Epilogue: Fictional Characters: Psychoanalytic and Literary Perspectives

Epilogue: Fictional Characters: Psychoanalytic and Literary Perspectives

A Reverie in Play – Playing in Reverie: Discussion of Elena Molinari’s and Violet Pietrantonio’s “Working Through Transformations in Play”

ABSTRACT Elena Molinari’s and Violet Pietrantonio’s “Working Through Transformations in Play” (2023) investigates the interrelations between emotional transformations in dreaming and reverie and emotional and embodied transformations in play by interweaving clinical observations, theoretical insights from Bion, Ferro, Ogden et al, and analogies from art. In this way, the authors show how the unthought can be transformed, dreamt, and thought within the analytic relationship. In this discussion, I take up the oneiric theme of Molinari and Pietrantonio by following a reverie which I experienced while reading the article. After a discussion of the nature and the significant merits of the authors’ project as well as addressing some conceptual questions and issues, I re-read these conceptual issues in the article as a necessary theoretical enactment of the topic of the article. When one is writing about the transformation of the unthought, this very act of writing is in itself a transformation of the unthought, and, hence, by necessity it shows the performative and conceptual hallmarks of such a transformation. This perspective on Molinari’s and Pietrantronio’s article is then enriched and amplified by connecting their psychoanalytic discussion of play and reverie/dream with philosophical, religious, cultural studies, artistic, and literary perspectives on dream and play. The discussion concludes with revisiting the interrelations of playing and dreaming regarding my reverie in relation to “Working Through Transformations in Play”.