القارئ للدراسات الأدبية و النقدية و اللغوية
Volume 8, Numéro 5, Pages 241-250
2025-12-27

Psychological Purification As A Means Of Change In The Novel "houriyat"by Kamal Daoud

Authors : Bouakez Leila .

Abstract

The psychological novel is a literary genre that allows the reader to delve into the depths of the human psyche and discover its distinctive complexities and contradictions. In Daoud's novel "Houriyat," we find ourselves on a profound and moving psychological journey, as the author addresses the issue of psychological purification with depth and honesty. Since it is a complex and multifaceted process through which a person seeks liberation from pain, doubt, and fear, and attempts to find themselves in a turbulent and challenging world, this type of novel is not limited to narrative alone; it also becomes a therapeutic ritual that reshapes the self and the collective consciousness.Through the novel's characters, we see how difficult and painful experiences can lead to a process of psychological purification, bringing about change in the human psyche. We see how pain can be a source of growth and development despite the pressures of life. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss the issue of psychological purification, the factors that contribute to the development of this process, and its impact on human relationships

Keywords

Catharsis, Psychological Novel, Change of Consciousness.