Existential thoughts in the novel Dar Sholehaye Aab by Morteza Mardiha

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Ph.D. in literature and Persian language of Ilam University

10.29252/kavosh.2023.19189.3330

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Existentialism is an important existential philosophy today. Sartre and Camus are considered as the forerunners of the philosophical school of existentialism. Issues such as the meaning of life, death and suffering are discussed in existentialism. This philosophy is worth attention due to the importance it attaches to the position of man, considering him the owner of the power of will and creativity. Indeed, man is recognized as a conscious agent. Existentialist philosophy deals more with plays and novels than philosophical treatises. Since one of the characteristics of the novel Dar Sholehaye Aab (In the Flames of Water) is its sociality, which mainly arises from Morteza Mardiha's correct understanding of the society, its pains and basic problems, the novel conveys the most important concerns of existences. It is full of themes such as death, suffering, fear and guilt. The author tries to portray the ugliness, corruption and inequalities of the society during the war before the eyes of the readers. The results of the research show Morteza Mardiha's worldview being influenced by philosophical studies on existential thoughts and concerns.
 

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