http://meijournals.com/ara/index.php/mejlls <p><strong>Manar Elsharq Journal for Literature and Language Studies (MEJLLS) ISSN 2959-037X( Print)</strong> is an international peer-reviewed online journal. The aim of this journal is to promote a principled approach to research on literature and language-related concerns by encouraging enquiry into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: English language teaching, linguistics, and literary studies, discourse analysis, language in education, language planning, language testing, curriculum design and development, multilingualism, and multilingual education.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Country of Publication:</strong> Jordan</li> <li><strong>Publisher:</strong> Manar Elsharq for Studies and Research</li> <li><strong>ISSN:</strong> Soon</li> <li><strong>Frequency: </strong>Quarterly</li> <li><strong>Publication Dates:</strong> March, June, September, December</li> <li><strong>Acceptance Rate</strong>: N/A</li> <li><strong>Format</strong>:<strong> </strong>Online </li> <li><strong>Scope: </strong>Linguistics, Language Teaching, Literature</li> <li><strong>Open Access: </strong>Yes</li> <li><strong>Indexed: </strong>Yes</li> <li><strong>Policy: </strong>Peer-reviewed/Refereed</li> <li><strong>Review</strong> <strong>Time: </strong>Four Weeks Approximately</li> <li><strong>E-mail: </strong>info@meijournals.com</li> </ul> <p>Manuscripts submitted to <strong>(MEJLLS) </strong>go through an internal review and if they meet the basic requirements, they are sent out for double blind review from experts in the field, either from the editorial board or identified reviewers. Comments from the external reviewers are sent to the authors and they are notified of the journal’s decision (accept, accept with revisions, reject). This entire review process takes anywhere between 2-4 weeks after submission of manuscript.</p> en-US info@meijournals.com (Prof. Iyad Hamid Mahmoud Ali) info@meijournals.com (Dr.loiy Alfawara) Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:38:28 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.10 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://meijournals.com/ara/index.php/mejlls/article/view/550 <p>This research paper delves into the profound materialist themes present in Defoe's iconic novel. By thoroughly examining the novel's portrayal of material possessions, their significance, and their impact on the characters and their environment, this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the materialist themes embedded within the narrative.<br>The research objectives include analyzing the role of material wealth in establishing identity, exploring the symbolism of Crusoe's fortification as a manifestation of materialism and power dynamics, investigating the paradoxical relationship between materialism and isolation, examining the transformation of the character Friday and its critique of materialism, and exploring the connection between materialism and colonialism within the novel.<br>To achieve these objectives, the study employs a combination of close textual analysis and engaging with relevant critical perspectives. The analysis is supported by direct quotes from the novel, with proper references including the author's name and page numbers. Additionally, insights from prominent literary critics are incorporated, further enriching the exploration of materialist themes in Robinson Crusoe.<br>The findings of this research shed light on the multifaceted nature of materialism within the novel. It reveals how material possessions shape the characters' identities, provide both comfort and distress, and contribute to their experiences of isolation. Furthermore, the study highlights the dehumanizing consequences of materialism and its impact on the dynamics of power and colonialism within the narrative.<br>Finally, this research paper offers a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the materialist themes in Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. It contributes to the existing body of scholarship on the novel by providing a deeper understanding of its exploration of materialism, its implications for the characters, and its broader social and cultural commentary.</p> <p>Keywords: Materialism, comprehensive analysis, material possessions, identity, power dynamics, isolation, colonialism.</p> Ahmed Saeed Ahmed Mocbil Copyright (c) 2024 Dr. Ahmed Saeed Ahmed Mocbil https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 http://meijournals.com/ara/index.php/mejlls/article/view/550 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000