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    A reconsideration of anima, animus and fluidity of gender roles redefined through philip roth’s the dying animal
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Samaia Amjad
    This study addresses the archetypes of anima and animus and their implicated manifestation in Philip Roth’s novella The Dying Animal. As elucidated by Carl Jung, anima and animus are inherent in every individual, significantly shaping human behavior. The research meticulously examines the manifestation of anima in David Kapesh, the primary protagonist, and animus in Consuela Castillo, the secondary protagonist. It seeks to explore the extent to which these archetypes influence the dynamics of their relationship. Philip Roth’s deliberate utilization of anima and animus archetypes is scrutinized, unraveling their strategic role in navigating the intricate complexities of gender identities within the narrative. The study highlights the subversion of traditional gender roles embodied by David Kapesh and Consuela Castillo, shedding light on how these deviations contribute to character development within the novella. Through an in-depth analysis of character interactions and the representation of gender constructs, this research aims to deepen our understanding of gender dynamics in literature, offering implications for gender studies and literary analysis. The Dying Animal serves as an ideal text for exploring the fluidity of gender roles and the manifestation of anima and animus archetypes. This research employs Carl Jung’s Theory of Archetypes to investigate these archetypes within the context of the research questions.