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Fantasy and Religious Vision in 20th Century Literature
Prepared by Trushali Dodiya Roll no:- 19 Enrollment no:- 4069206420220011 Sem:- 2(M. A.) Batch:- 2022-24 Paper no. :-110 Paper Code:- 22403 Paper name:- History of the 20th Century Literature Submitted to:- Smt. S. B. Gardi Department of English, MKBU Dated on:- 15/03/2023 Email:- trushalidodiya84@gmail.com
Table of Content Introduction Relation between Fantasy and Religion Incorporating Fantasy and Religious vision in 20th century Literature The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien The Chronicles of Narnia Brahmastra The ROle of Fantasy and Religion in Addressing social issues Conclusion
Introduction What is Fantasy in Literature? As M. H. Abrams notes in A Glossary of Literary Criticism, This term encompass novel and short stories that represent an imagined reality that is radically different in its nature and functioning from the world of our ordinary experience(Abrams p.278) It projects future utopia or else attack an aspect of current society by imagining their dystopian conclusion.(Abrams p.279) What is Religion? The belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God and Gods
The Relation between Fantasy and Religion The relation between fantasy and religion is quite complex Fantasy and Religion- incorporated with each other Based on similar kind of beliefs- Imaginary world In Religion God is always at the centre Religious stories are also based on fantasy Many a times religion plays a vital role to frame fantasy stories
Incorporating Fantasy and Religious vision in 20th century Literature Fantasy literature does two things: it comes to the term with the existential angst of the twentieth century and accepts the reality of Scepticism that pervades the external world.(Filmer-Davies) Fantasy literature fulfills major purpose of Religious discourse. It articulates hope in postmodern world which has learned to deeply distrust the leaders of organised religion.(Anderson) Fantasy can be considered as a part of Religious tradition. Examples: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Written by Tolkien in three volumes Set in the Middle-Earth Tolkien was a Catholic Christian intellectual tradition The Fellowship of the Ring(1954) The Two Towers(1954) The Return of the King(1955)
Good vs Evil Triumph of good over evil Gandalf- Christ like Figure- qualities such as wisdom, compassion and Self-sacrifice Antagonist- Sauron Ring- evil power- temptation Frodo as a Hero Magic Prophecies Providence Film series - The Lord of the Rings(2001-2003)
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis Series of seven books Set in Narnia, a fictional realm-fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking about animals Adventures of children who unfolds the history of the Narnian world. 1. The Magicians Nephew 2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 3. The Horse and his Boy 4. Prince Caspian 5. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 6. The Silver Chair 7. The Last Battle
Christian Faith Always winter and never Christmas Aslan dies to save Edmunds life- Christ In The Chronicles of Narnia: A Miniature Bible, D.T. Myers compares this series of novel with Bible Linear Concept like Bible Huttard called it a sort of Bible for Bibleless age Death of Christ- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The personal choice to trust and follow Christ Prince Caspian The spiritual life as a Journey towards God- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The importance of Perseverance in face of modern world- The Silver Chair Gods constant providence- The Horse and his Boy The manifestation of providence in the creation- The Magicians Nephew Four Last Night- The Last Battle(Myers)
Brahmastra(2022) Bollywood- Hindu Fantasy film directed by Ayan Mukerji Brahm-Shakti produces astras Shiva vs Junoon and Zor Shiva- Agnyastra Brahmansh - a secret society to protect the world from the Power of Astras Hindu Mythology Ayan Mukerji a secret society to protect the world from the powers of astras.
The ROle of Fantasy and Religion in Addressing social issues Explores real world problems Societal issues Dystopian world Danger of power Hope
Conclusion By representing an imagined reality fantasy literature addresses societal issues and provides insights into the human condition.
Work Cited Abrams, M. H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Earl McPeek, 1999. Anderson, Kristine. Utopian Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 1995, pp. 14446. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/20719384. Accessed 14 Mar. 2023. Filmer-Davies, Kath. Scepticism and Hope in Twentieth Century Fantasy Literature. Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1992. Jackson, Peter, director. The Lord of the Rings- Film series. New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, 2001-2003. Lewis, C. S. The Horse and His Boy. HarperCollins, 1994. Lewis, C. S. The Last Battle. HarperCollins, 1994. Lewis, C. S. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. HarperCollins, 2009. Lewis, C. S. The Magician's Nephew. HarperCollins, 2002. Lewis, C. S. Prince Caspian. HarperCollins, 2002. Lewis, C. S. The Silver Chair. HarperCollins, 1994.
Lewis, C. S. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. HarperCollins, 2002. Mukerji, Ayan, director. Brahmastra. Star Studios, Dharma Productions Prime Focus, Starlight Pictures, 2022. Myers, Doris T. The Chronicles of Narnia: A Miniature Bible? The Lamp-Post of the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society, vol. 26, no. 1/2, 2002, pp. 39. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/45349709. Accessed 15 Mar. 2023 Tolkien, J. R. R. The Fellowship of the Ring (the Lord of the Rings, Book 1). HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2022. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings. HarperCollins, 2012. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Two Towers (the Lord of the Rings, Book 2). HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.
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  • 1. Fantasy and Religious Vision in 20th Century Literature
  • 2. Prepared by Trushali Dodiya Roll no:- 19 Enrollment no:- 4069206420220011 Sem:- 2(M. A.) Batch:- 2022-24 Paper no. :-110 Paper Code:- 22403 Paper name:- History of the 20th Century Literature Submitted to:- Smt. S. B. Gardi Department of English, MKBU Dated on:- 15/03/2023 Email:- trushalidodiya84@gmail.com
  • 3. Table of Content Introduction Relation between Fantasy and Religion Incorporating Fantasy and Religious vision in 20th century Literature The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien The Chronicles of Narnia Brahmastra The ROle of Fantasy and Religion in Addressing social issues Conclusion
  • 4. Introduction What is Fantasy in Literature? As M. H. Abrams notes in A Glossary of Literary Criticism, This term encompass novel and short stories that represent an imagined reality that is radically different in its nature and functioning from the world of our ordinary experience(Abrams p.278) It projects future utopia or else attack an aspect of current society by imagining their dystopian conclusion.(Abrams p.279) What is Religion? The belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God and Gods
  • 5. The Relation between Fantasy and Religion The relation between fantasy and religion is quite complex Fantasy and Religion- incorporated with each other Based on similar kind of beliefs- Imaginary world In Religion God is always at the centre Religious stories are also based on fantasy Many a times religion plays a vital role to frame fantasy stories
  • 6. Incorporating Fantasy and Religious vision in 20th century Literature Fantasy literature does two things: it comes to the term with the existential angst of the twentieth century and accepts the reality of Scepticism that pervades the external world.(Filmer-Davies) Fantasy literature fulfills major purpose of Religious discourse. It articulates hope in postmodern world which has learned to deeply distrust the leaders of organised religion.(Anderson) Fantasy can be considered as a part of Religious tradition. Examples: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
  • 7. The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Written by Tolkien in three volumes Set in the Middle-Earth Tolkien was a Catholic Christian intellectual tradition The Fellowship of the Ring(1954) The Two Towers(1954) The Return of the King(1955)
  • 8. Good vs Evil Triumph of good over evil Gandalf- Christ like Figure- qualities such as wisdom, compassion and Self-sacrifice Antagonist- Sauron Ring- evil power- temptation Frodo as a Hero Magic Prophecies Providence Film series - The Lord of the Rings(2001-2003)
  • 9. The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis Series of seven books Set in Narnia, a fictional realm-fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking about animals Adventures of children who unfolds the history of the Narnian world. 1. The Magicians Nephew 2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 3. The Horse and his Boy 4. Prince Caspian 5. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 6. The Silver Chair 7. The Last Battle
  • 10. Christian Faith Always winter and never Christmas Aslan dies to save Edmunds life- Christ In The Chronicles of Narnia: A Miniature Bible, D.T. Myers compares this series of novel with Bible Linear Concept like Bible Huttard called it a sort of Bible for Bibleless age Death of Christ- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The personal choice to trust and follow Christ Prince Caspian The spiritual life as a Journey towards God- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The importance of Perseverance in face of modern world- The Silver Chair Gods constant providence- The Horse and his Boy The manifestation of providence in the creation- The Magicians Nephew Four Last Night- The Last Battle(Myers)
  • 11. Brahmastra(2022) Bollywood- Hindu Fantasy film directed by Ayan Mukerji Brahm-Shakti produces astras Shiva vs Junoon and Zor Shiva- Agnyastra Brahmansh - a secret society to protect the world from the Power of Astras Hindu Mythology Ayan Mukerji a secret society to protect the world from the powers of astras.
  • 12. The ROle of Fantasy and Religion in Addressing social issues Explores real world problems Societal issues Dystopian world Danger of power Hope
  • 13. Conclusion By representing an imagined reality fantasy literature addresses societal issues and provides insights into the human condition.
  • 14. Work Cited Abrams, M. H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Earl McPeek, 1999. Anderson, Kristine. Utopian Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 1995, pp. 14446. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/20719384. Accessed 14 Mar. 2023. Filmer-Davies, Kath. Scepticism and Hope in Twentieth Century Fantasy Literature. Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1992. Jackson, Peter, director. The Lord of the Rings- Film series. New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, 2001-2003. Lewis, C. S. The Horse and His Boy. HarperCollins, 1994. Lewis, C. S. The Last Battle. HarperCollins, 1994. Lewis, C. S. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. HarperCollins, 2009. Lewis, C. S. The Magician's Nephew. HarperCollins, 2002. Lewis, C. S. Prince Caspian. HarperCollins, 2002. Lewis, C. S. The Silver Chair. HarperCollins, 1994.
  • 15. Lewis, C. S. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. HarperCollins, 2002. Mukerji, Ayan, director. Brahmastra. Star Studios, Dharma Productions Prime Focus, Starlight Pictures, 2022. Myers, Doris T. The Chronicles of Narnia: A Miniature Bible? The Lamp-Post of the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society, vol. 26, no. 1/2, 2002, pp. 39. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/45349709. Accessed 15 Mar. 2023 Tolkien, J. R. R. The Fellowship of the Ring (the Lord of the Rings, Book 1). HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2022. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings. HarperCollins, 2012. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Two Towers (the Lord of the Rings, Book 2). HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.