Nasrettin Hoca`nın Türk Dünyasının Ortak `Şahsiyeti` Olarak Maske ve Ruh`taki Görünüşü

Authors : Şaban SAĞLIK

Pages : 53-70

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Publication Date : 2014-02-14

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Turkish literature deals with the concept of individualism as well. Halide Edip Adıvar is a novelist who attaches an importance to this subject. Adıvar, who places emphasis on this point in her play dubbed `Mask and Spirit`, gives Nasraddin Hodja, a witty character known in the whole Turkic world, as an example of individualism. In this article, firstly, the term of individuality was studied. Then, on the basis of Mask and Soul by Halide Edip Adıvar, the struggle of being an individial was searched. Finally, the features of Nasraddin Hodja`s personality appeared to be belonging an eastern character.
Keywords : Individual, Character, Nasraddin Hodja, Comedy, Halide Edip Adıvar, Mask and Soul