AN ARCHETYPAL ANALYSIS OF HAMID'S THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST AND AHMAD'S LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS

Abstract

Through the lens of Carl Gustav Jung's theory, this article investigates the presence and significance of archetypes in two contemporary novels, The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid and Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed. The research aims to uncover insights into the fundamental elements present in these narratives and their implications for character development, thematic exploration, and the overall significance of the works. The analysis explores the symbolic components in the main characters' quests for self-awareness and their interactions with social norms, utilizing Jung's theory. In these two novels, the Persona, Anima, Animus, Self, Shadow, color archetypes, number archetypes, and other minor archetypes are examined. These archetypal figures and narrative themes play significant roles in supporting and accelerating the protagonists' transformative journeys.