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International Journal of Research in English

Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part C (2024)

More than just fairy tales: Allegory and social criticism in the works of C.S. Lewis

Author(s):

Muhannad Hassan Jasim

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the basic subjects of purposeful anecdote and social analysis present in the scholarly works of C.S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis, a famous creator of the 20th century, is known for his dazzling stories, especially in the dream kind. Be that as it may, his compositions frequently dig past simple amusement, utilizing moral stories to convey more profound implications and social investigations. This research looks to dissect a few of Lewis' unmistakable works, for example, "The Chronicles of Narnia," "The Space Trilogy," and "Till We Have Faces, "Countenances," to uncover the secret messages and basic bits of knowledge they hold. This study aims to recognize the figurative components in Lewis' works, comprehend the social issues he addresses, and research how his symbolic narrating fills in as a mechanism for social analysis. The methodology utilized for this study includes an intensive examination of the chosen texts, applying scholarly procedures to uncover the emblematic layers, and investigating verifiable settings that impacted Lewis' stories. Through this investigation, the review uncovers that C.S. Lewis magnificently utilizes purposeful anecdotes to handle different cultural difficulties and human encounters, like ethical quality, confidence, power, and character. The results show how Lewis involves fantastical universes and characters as analogies to remark on certifiable issues, drawing matches between his made-up domains and contemporary social orders. The discussion area digs into explicit instances of purposeful anecdotes in Lewis' works, delineating the way that his accounts can be deciphered on various levels. Furthermore, it investigates the effect of these metaphorical stories on readers, cultivating reflection and examination of moral and social qualities. All in all, this exploration features the meaning of C.S. Lewis' fills in as something other than fantasies, underscoring their significant metaphorical nature and social analysis. By entwining enrapturing stories with significant messages, Lewis prevails with regard to spellbinding readers' minds while moving them to analyze their own convictions and cultural designs fundamentally. This study adds to a more profound enthusiasm for Lewis' scholarly commitments and his getting-through effect on writing and thought.

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International Journal of Research in English
How to cite this article:
Muhannad Hassan Jasim. More than just fairy tales: Allegory and social criticism in the works of C.S. Lewis. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2024;6(2):158-160. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2024.v6.i2c.221
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