Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Celestial imagery serves as a powerful thematic and symbolic element in Jokha Alharthi's Celestial Bodies, reflecting the intricate interplay between family, culture, and identity. The novel emphasizes the interconnectedness between human and non-human worlds, inviting readers to explore its Ecocritical significance. This study aimed to analyze the novel's use of celestial imagery to evoke wonder and awe while criticizing the impact of human activities on the environment. This research is based on the discussion of Timothy Morton (2016) on Ecocritical theory. The analysis examined how these motifs enrich the narrative and provide a nuanced perspective on ecological and cultural interrelations. Through close textual analysis, the study highlighted how celestial symbolism operates to intertwine personal and communal experiences with broader environmental themes. The findings reveal that Celestial Bodies critiques the consequences of human actions on the environment while celebrating Middle Eastern literature's capacity to weave cultural and ecological narratives. This work underscores the novel's enduring importance as a rich and complex literary contribution.
Authors: Ayesha Komal, Hafsa Naseer, Shazrah Islam
Institution: Bahauddin Zakariya University
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411582093