Papers by Dr. Mahrukh Khan
TEHSEEL (Islamic Research Academy, Karachi), 2019
In this poem Seven Ages of Man, Shakespeare symbolized life as a stage and distributed it into se... more In this poem Seven Ages of Man, Shakespeare symbolized life as a stage and distributed it into seven stages on the basis of changes in man's nature and behavior. The theme of poem is the cycle of life beginning from infancy to ending at dotage and death. This article aims to discuss barriers of communication in every phase of man's life. Shakespeare's deep awareness and knowledge of human psychology are portrayed in the poem and it provides one with a comical and classical description of human behavior and nature. Causes of communication barriers are varied. The article highlights all seven ages of man discusses them in detail.
TEHSEEL (Islamic Research Academy, Karachi), 2024
Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" and its seven stages of human communication are examined in t... more Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" and its seven stages of human communication are examined in this essay using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory. It draws attention to the difficulties people encounter navigating different phases of life, such as the limits they confront due to social, emotional, cognitive, and physical issues. Furthermore, examined in the study is how language and communication patterns alter as people go through different phases of life and how these modifications may impact effective communication. The results imply that Erikson's theory can be a helpful instrument for resolving communication issues in the context of literature and other situations, offering suggestions for enhancing relationships and communication across the lifespan.
TEHSEEL (Islamic Research Academy, Karachi), 2023
The deep emotional themes in Shakespeare's play Seven Ages of Man are examined in this article, w... more The deep emotional themes in Shakespeare's play Seven Ages of Man are examined in this article, which also advances the idea that each period of life has its own unique psychographic struggles that humans must confront. The research investigates how emotional challenges impact people's growth and development from childhood to old age, using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory as a foundation. Through a careful examination of these emotional components, the research aims to understand the characters' psyches and how they respond to life's difficulties. In order to evaluate the hypotheses, the researcher employs a qualitative methodology to carefully study the emotional challenges and coping mechanisms demonstrated by the characters in Shakespeare's play at all ages of life. To find fundamental psychological and emotional elements that assist the growth of the overall storyline and characters, the researcher employs literary analysis. Investigate the Seven Ages of Man's depictions of emotional exchanges and their significance for the human journey by using a comparative approach.
The research findings shed light on the complexity of human emotions and their impact on personal growth and development. The analysis reveals that characters' responses to life's trials and tribulations in The Life Cycle Odyssey can be effectively analyzed through the lens of emotional resilience and coping mechanisms, thereby supporting the initial hypothesis. In conclusion, this research contributes valuable perspectives on the intricate interplay of emotions in the human journey as depicted in Seven Ages of Man. By bridging the gap between literature and psychology, this study underscores the significance of emotional development in shaping individual experiences, enriching both
fields with a deeper understanding of the human psyche.
Pakistan Journal of Educational Research, 2023
The influence of love and care can be transformative on human behavior regardless of age. The the... more The influence of love and care can be transformative on human behavior regardless of age. The theory of psychosocial development by Erik Erikson and Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man are utilized to extract insights. Through examining every phase of Erikson's theory and Shakespeare's seven ages, this article emphasizes the importance of love and care to conquer challenges and develop individual satisfaction. One should understand oneself and others to lead a fulfilling life. The results offer important knowledge for both laypersons and experts concerned with comprehending the effects of love and care in enhancing communication and emotional health at all stages of life.
KAROONJHAR (Research Journal), 2017
This paper is intended to bring to mind two distinctive issue ranges. Initially regardless of how... more This paper is intended to bring to mind two distinctive issue ranges. Initially regardless of how fearlessly the sense of self moves in the opposite direction of it and what the comparative extents of suppression, division, " demolition" may possible in the phase of puberty the Oedipus complex supports it once more, thus it presents in the middle of one's life advanced phases, in typical individuals and additionally in masochists. " Melting away of the Freud's Concepts" poses a contemporary decrease in psychoanalytic enthusiasm for the stage of oedipal with its clashes and the prevalence of intrigue and study in pre-oedipal improvement, in the newborn child mom dad and problems of partition individuation and of the self and vanity (in the as of late expounded feeling of these terms).
Research Journal of Family, Community and Consumer Sciences, 2014
It is a complicated dilemma what makes a person who they really are? Mark Twain's novel, "Pudd'nh... more It is a complicated dilemma what makes a person who they really are? Mark Twain's novel, "Pudd'nhead" is a precarious analysis of how nature and nurture can grow and support the emotions and free will, which sequentially influences the life of human beings (Twain, Berger and Twain). The story in the novel is about the story of two boys who got switched by a slave woman. The woman switched the boys to protect her son from the darker side of slavery but she makes the other boy live life of a slave (Twain, Berger and Twain). Both the boys learned different attributes and lived different lives. The author analyses their attributes and their behavior towards others by keeping the statement, Nature vs. Nurture, as the title. Mark Twain's hesitant sense of guidance instigated about slavery, moral decomposition, and deceiving existences. The main theme of the novel is inherited or it is the inner quality of a person that makes it who they are (Twain, Berger and Twain).
The aim of this article is to discuss the girls’ thoughts about a boy particularly their fathers ... more The aim of this article is to discuss the girls’ thoughts about a boy particularly their fathers when they cross the phallic stage. Though a young lady initially adores her mom, she starts to disdain her mom, who is physically like her. She sees her mom as an adversary for her dad's consideration. The Electra complex was a psychoanalytic term used to depict a young lady's feeling of rivalry with her mom for the adoration of her dad. It was tantamount to the Oedipus complex. As per Sigmund Freud, amid female psychosexual advancement a young lady was at first joined to her mom. When she found that she didn't have a penis, she got to be joined to her dad and started to hate her mom who she accused for her mutilation. Thus, Freud accepted that the young lady then started to relate to and imitate her mom out of trepidation of losing her affection.
The objective of this article is to examine the fight between desire and prevention through the t... more The objective of this article is to examine the fight between desire and prevention through the theory of Oedipus Complex by Freud, which provides upsurge to (socially determined) sentiments of guiltiness in the boy, who distinguishes that it could never displace the well-made father. A son also observes himself to be at threat. He worries about the sexual attraction for his mother if he perseveres in following, he might be maltreated by the dad; particularly, he feels anxiety that he might be castrated. As the term "castration anxiety" has established before. In this anxiety sensual wishes absorbed to the parent of the opposed gender, because castration anxiety provoked through the boy's trepidation of reprisal from the opposing parent, were at their generally extreme. It results, together the attraction for the mom and the scorn are usually suppressed, and the young child generally resolves the contention of the Oedipus complex by coming to recognize with the similar...
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Papers by Dr. Mahrukh Khan
The research findings shed light on the complexity of human emotions and their impact on personal growth and development. The analysis reveals that characters' responses to life's trials and tribulations in The Life Cycle Odyssey can be effectively analyzed through the lens of emotional resilience and coping mechanisms, thereby supporting the initial hypothesis. In conclusion, this research contributes valuable perspectives on the intricate interplay of emotions in the human journey as depicted in Seven Ages of Man. By bridging the gap between literature and psychology, this study underscores the significance of emotional development in shaping individual experiences, enriching both
fields with a deeper understanding of the human psyche.
The research findings shed light on the complexity of human emotions and their impact on personal growth and development. The analysis reveals that characters' responses to life's trials and tribulations in The Life Cycle Odyssey can be effectively analyzed through the lens of emotional resilience and coping mechanisms, thereby supporting the initial hypothesis. In conclusion, this research contributes valuable perspectives on the intricate interplay of emotions in the human journey as depicted in Seven Ages of Man. By bridging the gap between literature and psychology, this study underscores the significance of emotional development in shaping individual experiences, enriching both
fields with a deeper understanding of the human psyche.