A PSYCHOANALYTICAL ANALYSIS OF JENNICA IN M.R. GOHAR’SNOVELETTE ‘’LIFE IN ILLUSIONS’’

Authors

  • Warda Mahmood Department of English, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
  • Sikandar e Azam Lecturer (Visiting), Gift University Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan Author
  • Fatima Gohar BS Scholar, Department of English, Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

allegorical nature, catalyst, development, psychoanalytical, Jennica, pride and narcissism

Abstract

The main objective of this qualitative study is to explore the beliefs, feelings and personal
experiences of Jennica, a character mentioned in novelette „‟Life in illusions‟‟. The data have
been taken from e-mails by character Jennica to her counterpart to Mr. Thinker. The data
have been analyzed through the lens of Freud Iceberg theory. The data/ e-mails provide a
window into Jennica’s emotional state. Her initial messages were filled with pride and
narcissism, while her later replies show a growing sense of curiosity and acceptance. This
development highlights how her emotional state evolves in direct response to Mr. Thinker‟s
philosophical challenges. The research focuses on Mr. Thinker. His character, as presented
through his e-mail responses, serves as a catalyst. Further, a deeper study can analyze his
philosophical background and potential allegorical nature of his character.

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Published

2025-12-31

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 04 (2025): (JALT)

Section

Articles