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145 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,750 Literary Theory and Cultural Hermeneutics papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research could explore the adaptation processes of immigrant children from different cultural backgrounds. Future research could examine the role of educators and practitioners in supporting the adaptation of immigrant children. Future research could investigate the impact of cultural identity on the adaptation process of immigrant children.

    Unhei’s Adaptation as an Asian American Immigrant Child in The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the adaptation process of Asian American immigrant children. The study highlights the need for more research on the experiences of immigrant children in adapting to a new environment.

    Unhei’s Adaptation as an Asian American Immigrant Child in The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of promoting gender equality and challenging patriarchal tendencies in African societies. It highlights the need for women literary writers to develop themes and narratives that promote women's empowerment. The study also emphasizes the importance of considering the existential experiences of women literary writers in analyzing their texts.

    A Literary and Discourse Study of Womanism and Women Literature · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can explore the application of Gynocriticism and Gender Mainstreaming in analyzing women literary texts. The study's findings can inform the development of women-centered literary curricula and strategies for promoting gender equality.

    A Literary and Discourse Study of Womanism and Women Literature · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can apply the study's methodology to the analysis of other cultural texts. Future research can explore the potential of music-based interventions for promoting social change and critiquing ideological narratives.

    A ROLAND BARTHES SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF THE CRANBERRIES “ZOMBIE” LYRICS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the analysis of song lyrics as cultural texts that construct and critique ideological meanings. The study addresses this gap by applying Barthes' semiotic framework to the analysis of the song 'Zombie'.

    A ROLAND BARTHES SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF THE CRANBERRIES “ZOMBIE” LYRICS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the gap in the existing research, which has not given sufficient attention to the artistic structure and aesthetic and stylistic dimensions of Kharijite poetry. The study claims to contribute to the field by adopting an integrative analytical method to examine the poetic images and doctrinal patterns in Kharijite elegy.

    البريد الإلكتروني: [email protected] · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of authorial identity. The difficulty of analyzing the performative aspects of authorship. The need to consider the cultural and historical context of the literary work.

    Performative authorship: engaging with the problem of authorial identity in Meena Kandasamy’s Exquisite Cadavers · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the concept of performative authorship in other literary works. The study of authorial becoming could be applied to different genres and authors. Further research could investigate the implications of performative authorship for literary theory and criticism.

    Performative authorship: engaging with the problem of authorial identity in Meena Kandasamy’s Exquisite Cadavers · 2026 · DOI

  • Further comparative studies on maternal symbolism in other literary traditions. An exploration of the ways in which literature reflects and shapes cultural values and national identity.

    THE SYMBOL OF MOTHER IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LITERATURE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of comparative studies on maternal symbolism in Uzbek and English literature. The need for a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of motherhood in different literary traditions.

    THE SYMBOL OF MOTHER IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LITERATURE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY · 2026 · DOI

  • The technique may cause a higher level of stress and a lower level of sensitivity for the minority gender. The technique requires a balanced gender distribution and an appropriate warm-up for the theme. The study was limited to a single case study in Hungary.

    Psychodrama and Poetry in the Service of Gender Empathy · 2026 · DOI

  • To study the effectiveness of the technique in different settings and populations. To explore the use of other art forms, such as music or dance, to promote gender empathy. To develop a more comprehensive understanding of the intermodal transfer effect of poetry.

    Psychodrama and Poetry in the Service of Gender Empathy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the translatability of figures of speech in Arabic–English poetry. The study notes that the debate over 'translatability/untranslatability' is a controversial issue among scholars and translators.

    Exploring the Translatability of the Figures of Speech: The Case of the English Translation of Qabbani’s Letter from Under the Sea · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a scarcity of research on contemporary conceptions of masculinity in response to historical marginalization and changing sociopolitical context - The study aims to address this gap by examining how Semai storytellers revalorize Semai masculinity and subvert hegemonic norms

    Capitalizing on Masculinity: Storytelling of Semai Hero Bah Luj in Revalorizing Male Identity and Subverting Hegemony · 2026 · DOI

  • There has been limited focus on how silences actively undermine oppressive structures. The study identifies a gap in the literature on the use of silences as a vehicle for subverting oppression.

    The Subversive Power of Silences in Mtutuzeli Nyoka’s I Speak to the Silent and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Sata Ineko's work and its significance in the context of Japan's modern history. The research aims to fill this gap by providing an analysis of Sata's female protagonists.

    WORKING GIRLS AND WORKINGWOMEN IN SATA INEKO’S PROLETARIAN STORIES · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the literary canon by analyzing a unique and thought-provoking novel that portrays a closed tribal world where blindness is enforced through rituals. The novel fills a research gap by offering a fresh perspective on the themes of tradition, obedience, and authoritarian control.

    Héjba zárt hagyomány · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the analysis of paternal absence in African American cinema. The study identifies a gap in the employment of Black feminist criticism, trauma theory, and reader-response criticism in film analysis.

    Silent but Salient: The Narrative Weight of Paternal Absence and Omission in Tyler Perry’s Straw · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the findings of this study to further analyze the representation of the Other in contemporary Dutch-language migrant prose. The research can be extended to other literary texts and genres.

    Scenery of belonging: floral motifs as representations of otherness in Sholeh Rezazadeh’s novel “The Sky Is Always Purple” · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in scholarly engagement with Dutch-language migrant literature within Ukrainian literary studies. The research aims to address this gap by analyzing the representation of the Other in Sholeh Rezazadeh's novel.

    Scenery of belonging: floral motifs as representations of otherness in Sholeh Rezazadeh’s novel “The Sky Is Always Purple” · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can examine the form of radical resistance exercised by the feminine against the masculine in literary works. Future studies can apply Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of masculine domination to other literary works.

    Javanese women’s resistance to masculine domination in Palaran short story · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of masculine domination and women's resistance in literary works. The study highlights the need for further research on the forms of women's resistance to masculine domination.

    Javanese women’s resistance to masculine domination in Palaran short story · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the ways in which cultural values and practices can be used to promote social cohesion and resilience. Future research could analyze the significance of residual culture in supporting individuals amid cultural tensions in society. Future research could examine the implications of the study's findings for understanding the role of culture in shaping individual and group identities.

    Cultural Contestation and Power in the Novel Kubah By Ahmad Tohari · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of cultural contestation and power in the novel Kubah. The study highlights the need for further analysis of the interaction and clash of dominant, residual, and emergent cultures in the novel.

    Cultural Contestation and Power in the Novel Kubah By Ahmad Tohari · 2026 · DOI

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