Schwartzian Analysis of Basic Human Values and Lifeskills in Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophethe present study entitled “ Schwartzian Analysis of Basic Human values and Life Skills in Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet” explores the ways in which Almusthafa, enlight

Abstract

The present study entitled “ Schwartzian Analysis of Basic Human values and Life Skills in Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet” explores the ways in which Almusthafa, enlightens the people on the topics likelove, marriage, children, eating, drinking, work, joy and sorrow, law self-knowledge, teaching, good and evil, prayer , friendship ,religion and death. These life skills are analyzed on the theoretical perspectives of Shalom H Schwartz Theory of Basic Human Values. The Prophet unfolds the mystic appeal of the universe and kindles spiritual awakening through a simple language. Further this paper brings out how this text motivates the reader to comprehend the life in positive light and how it helps one lead a meaningful and harmonious life.