Existential Exploration in Beckett's Molloy: Unraveling Narratives through Nussbaum's Capability Lens

Journal of New Trends in English Language Learning

مقالات آماده انتشار، پذیرفته شده، انتشار آنلاین از تاریخ 17 آبان 1402

نوع مقاله: Review Paper

شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.30495/jntell.2023.1998443.1079

نویسندگان

Seyehedeh Keyhaneh Kafshchi^{* 1}؛ Roohollah Reesi sistani²

¹Instructor, Department of English Language and Literature, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran

²Assistant Professor, Department of English Language, University of Jiroft, Jiroft, Iran

چکیده

This scholarly inquiry engages Samuel Beckett's Molloy through the lens of Martha Nussbaum's Capability Approach, illuminating the intricate interplay between literature and ethics. Beckett's enigmatic narrative challenges conventional storytelling norms, prompting readers to grapple with ambiguity, uncertainty, and the multifaceted aspects of human experience. Nussbaum's framework, which evaluates well-being in terms of individual capabilities and freedoms, serves as a profound lens through which to dissect Molloy. The novel's protagonist, Molloy, embodies themes of agency, physical and emotional well-being, identity, and the quest for freedom in a fragmented world. Through introspective narratives, the protagonists confront existential uncertainty and the dissolution of self. The exploration of narrative language, parody, intertextuality, and the intricate nature of literary expression underscores the multifaceted potential of literature to engage with complex ethical frameworks and shed light on the profound intricacies of the human condition. This comprehensive analysis contributes to our understanding of the profound interplay between literature and ethical inquiry.

کلیدواژه‌ها

Samuel Beckett؛ Martha Nussbaum؛ Capability Approach؛ Molloy؛ Literature and Ethics