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59 Pages : 671-680

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).59      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).59      Published : Jun 2023

Global Citizenship and Cosmopolitanism in Burnt Shadows and the Inheritance of Loss

    The study of global ties is the focus of cosmopolitanism. Cultural, ethnic, and racial harmony are among its stated goals. This research analyses the effects of cosmopolitanism and globalization on the construction of authority and individuality in the novels The Inheritance of Loss and Burnt Shadows. Bhabha's (1994) framework was used for the analysis. The research found that cosmopolitanism is influenced by both cultural and social elements. Examining the effects of cosmopolitanism on postcolonial art is the focus of this research. Postcolonial scholars and others will be impacted by the study. It emphasizes comparative literature from around the world. This method encourages researchers to delve deeper into how postcolonial literature's global themes have influenced contemporary debates. The findings may stimulate further conversations on how to deal with issues of self and authority in a globalized society, as suggested by the paper's conclusion.

    The Inheritance of Loss, Burnt Shadows, Cosmopolitanism, Globalization, Diaspora
    (1) Rukhsar Aalam
    M.Phil English Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nailah Riaz
    Assistant Professor, Head, Department of English Language and Literature, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 Pages : 35-46

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).04      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).04      Published : Jun 2024

Unmasking the Minds of Serial Killers: A Jungian Analysis of Jeffrey Dahmer's and Javed Iqbal's Personalities

    This study examines the cause of evil and the emergence of serial killers' personalities, focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer and Javed Iqbal. Central to this investigation is the debate over whether killers are born evil or shaped by their experiences, highlighting the interplay between nature and nurture in creating notorious criminals. The research explores psychological, cultural, and societal influences on deviant behaviors, incorporating criminology, sociology, and forensic psychology insights. Additionally, it critiques the media’s portrayal of serial killers and its impact on societal perceptions, questioning the media’s role in shaping and understanding evil. By closely examining Dahmer and Iqbal through multiple lenses, this study promotes a deeper understanding of the complex processes underlying  criminal behavior and challenges cultural narratives that may perpetuate evil.

    Crime, Personality, Sexual Pleasure, Psychological factors, Shadow, Persona
    (1) Nayab Saqib Ghani
    Teacher Assistant, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Nazeer
    Head of the Department (HOD), Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Anbarin Fatima
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.