Thé cultural and linguistic impact of gothic literature on the identity of Algerian teenagers : a metamorphosis
Other Title(s)
L’impact culturel et linguistique de la littérature gothique sur l’identité des adolescents Algériens : une métamorphose
تحول
Joint Authors
Hawari, Amal Said
Hadjoui, Ghouti
Source
Aleph : Langues, Médias et Sociétés
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 3 (s) (30 Sep. 2020), pp.257-268, 12 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2020-09-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The last decade has witnessed an increasing interest in Gothic fiction among Algerian teenagers.
This paper attempts to explain why fear has become a dominant mode of enjoyment in art and literature and demonstrate the cultural and linguistic impact of Harry Potter series on Algerian teenagers' identity.
Considering the cultural and historical specificities of Algeria, the paper first addresses the traumatic influence of Algeria's civil war on the growing popularity of gothic fiction.
Entrapped by the circumstances of history, teenagers are attracted by Gothic stories as a means of coping with trauma and a site of reflection of the tensions, fears and aspirations of the age.
The paper then investigates how this interest affected the cultural and linguistic identity of Algerian teenagers.
On the cultural level, Harry Potter series addresses issues of character development, family relations, and religious doubts.
Using a psychoanalytical approach, the paper examines the impact of the uncanny on the world view of Algerian teenagers.
Moreover, the frightening and funny nature of Harry Potter series led to a shift in the perception of monsters from dread to admiration.
This change in aesthetic values is reflected in the presence of Gothic elements in teenagers' clothes and jewellery.
On the linguistic level, the paper correlates the popularity of Gothic narratives and the language of violence in teenagers' conversational exchange.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hawari, Amal Said& Hadjoui, Ghouti. 2020. Thé cultural and linguistic impact of gothic literature on the identity of Algerian teenagers : a metamorphosis. Aleph : Langues, Médias et Sociétés،Vol. 7, no. 3 (s), pp.257-268.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-996343
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hawari, Amal Said& Hadjoui, Ghouti. Thé cultural and linguistic impact of gothic literature on the identity of Algerian teenagers : a metamorphosis. Aleph : Langues, Médias et Sociétés Vol. 7, no. 3 (Special Issue) (Sep. 2020), pp.257-268.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-996343
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hawari, Amal Said& Hadjoui, Ghouti. Thé cultural and linguistic impact of gothic literature on the identity of Algerian teenagers : a metamorphosis. Aleph : Langues, Médias et Sociétés. 2020. Vol. 7, no. 3 (s), pp.257-268.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-996343
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 267
Record ID
BIM-996343