Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and Jeanette Winterson’s The Stone Gods: A Post-Humanist Reading كازوو إيشيغورو "لا تدعني أذهب أبدًا" و جانette Winterson "آلهة الحجر": قراءة ما بعد الإنسانية | ||||
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| Volume 2025, Issue 64, January 2025, Page 83-90 PDF (352.11 K) | ||||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ins.2025.416559 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Shorouk Ali Khafaga | ||||
| Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Damanhour | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This paper offers a comparative analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and Jeanette Winterson's The Stone Gods, focusing on their portrayal of posthumanism. Through an examination of these novels within the framework of posthuman theories, the study seeks to illuminate how each author envisions the future and its implications for humanity. Specifically, the analysis delves into how technology and scientific advancements intersect with human existence in these narratives, providing insights into the complexities of a potential posthuman future. Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go presents a dystopian world where clones are created for organ donation, raising profound questions about the nature of identity, ethics, and the value of life. The novel challenges readers to consider the implications of a society where human beings are treated as commodities, highlighting the dehumanizing effects of such practices. In contrast, Winterson's The Stone Gods offers a satirical and thought-provoking commentary on contemporary society's reliance on technology and its potential consequences. The novel imagines a world where technological advancements have led to environmental degradation and a loss of individuality, prompting reflection on the impact of progress on humanity. By analyzing these novels together, this study aims to underscore the relevance of these narratives in our contemporary world. | ||||
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