1- University of Zabol
2- University of Zabol ,ali_habibi@uoz.ac.ir
2- University of Zabol ,
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Irrational beliefs stem from subjective interpretations of events and human interactions, transforming into entrenched cognitive frameworks that disrupt an individual’s psychological and social balance. In the context of exploring these beliefs within the literary field, Jones’s “Irrational Beliefs Scale,” grounded in Albert Ellis’s Rational Emotive Therapy theory, provides a precise analytical framework for dissecting the psychological structures underlying fictional characters. This study aims to identify the dominant irrational patterns in literary characters and analyze their operational mechanisms by applying the criteria of Jones’s questionnaire to the behaviors of Khadija in Naguib Mahfouz’s trilogy (Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, and Sugar Street). The objective is to examine the impact of these beliefs on shaping her psychological dynamics and social relationships within the narrative text. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, this research utilizes Jones’s questionnaire to study Khadija’s irrational beliefs in Mahfouz’s trilogy. The findings indicate that the “tendency to blame” was the most prominent irrational belief in Khadija’s character. She was heavily influenced by constant blaming, characterized by her sharp tone and critical remarks. Khadija frequently blamed others for the slightest issues and was always ready to engage in verbal conflicts. She consistently perceived others as culpable, and her outlook was predominantly pessimistic, often responding to situations with sarcasm, mockery, and relentless reproach. Ultimately, Khadija scored 223 on the Irrational Beliefs Scale.
Keywords: Irrational beliefs, Jones’s model, Naguib Mahfouz’s trilogy, Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street.
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