UNVEILING DESIRE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAYALS IN "ALMOST THE HEAVEN" BY JUDITH MCNAUGHT AND "BYGONE DAYS" BY ABDULLA KADIRI
Keywords:
Desire, Character analysis, Comparative analysis, Almost the Heaven, Bygone Days, Emotions, Motivations, Narrative context, Thematic analysis Human condition, LiteratureAbstract
This article delves into the psychological intricacies of desire as depicted through the characters in
"Almost the Heaven" by Judith McNaught and "Bygone Days" by Abdulla Kadiri. Through an examination of the lexical
choices employed by the characters, this study aims to uncover the underlying emotions, conflicts, and motivations driving
their desires. Utilizing the IMRAD structure, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of how different lexical units
contribute to the portrayal of desire and psychological depth within the novels












