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THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF WESTERN WRITERS ON THE FIRST GENERATION OF ARAB-AMERICAN IMMIGRANT WRITERS

Alshareif, Rawan, Alshareif
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1525998116330318

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2018, Master of Arts, University of Akron, English-Literature.
These three writers likewise have in common the influence of Western religious philosophy and its writers. The Book of Khalid (1911) by Rihani, The Prophet (1923) by Gibran, and The Book of Mirdad by Naimy all reflect the influence of Western religious writers in many aspects. For example, either directly or indirectly, each presents his protagonist as a prophet. Additionally, these characters deliver enlightening wisdom to their people, just as the prophets had done, about morality, and thus offer readers a better understanding of life, as well as advice about spirituality, religion, and God. Rihani's novel The Book of Khalid tells Khalid's story, the struggles that he faces when he emigrates to the United States, while trying to understand his identity. As a result of the identity struggle, Khalid undergoes a personal and spiritual change. Then, Khalid decides to go back to his home country, Lebanon, to rescue it from the rule of the Ottoman Empire, which he attempts to do by giving political speeches that encourage the people to rebel. The story ends with Khalid’s disappearance as the Ottoman Empire had pressured him to stop his political activities. Gibran’s The Prophet presents a character who will rescue the people through his wisdom in life. The book starts with a farewell; a prophet wants to leave, but a group of people encourage him to stay longer to give them advice about different topics. The prophet agrees and talks about many different aspects of life, such as love, marriage, joy, and sorrow. Mirdad in Naimy's The Book of Mirdad, gives speeches that inspire his group members. All three of these works use the same method to deliver the writers’ thoughts through their protagonists, advising the people with moral lessons about matters which pertain to life, as well as thoughts about religion and God.
Nunn Hillary (Advisor)
74 p.
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  • Alshareif, Alshareif, R. (2018). THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF WESTERN WRITERS ON THE FIRST GENERATION OF ARAB-AMERICAN IMMIGRANT WRITERS [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1525998116330318

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  • Alshareif, Alshareif, Rawan. THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF WESTERN WRITERS ON THE FIRST GENERATION OF ARAB-AMERICAN IMMIGRANT WRITERS. 2018. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1525998116330318.

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  • Alshareif, Alshareif, Rawan. "THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF WESTERN WRITERS ON THE FIRST GENERATION OF ARAB-AMERICAN IMMIGRANT WRITERS." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1525998116330318

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