Abstract
This paper is concerned with usage of religious symbols by seasoned women fiction
writers of Pakistan. These writers have indulged in using significant symbols, metaphors
and archetypes in their texts. Exploring the source of symbol is a meaningful study. In the
current paper, it is seen how religion becomes a major source of symbols in literature. As
far as religion is concerned, the usage of religious language is not seen in respect to its
structure and function, rather it is understood by the context and pattern of text. It is also
explored whether the traditional usage of these symbols is being retained by Pakistani
women fiction writers or they have used symbols in newer meanings and connotations.
Qualitative research methodology is applied in this current study. Thematic networks
analysis is used and basic themes are extracted from text, which are in turn grouped under
organizing theme, connected later with global theme.
Ambreen Salahuddin. (2018) Usage of Religious Symbols in Fiction by Pakistani Women Writers, Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, Volume VIII, Issue 1.
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