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The Woman In The Short Storıes Of Syrıan Storıan Ulfat Al-Idlibī In The Context Of Her Short Story Named Blue Curtaıns (السَّتَائِر الزُّرْق)
Abstract
From the classical period of Arabic literature known as the Jahiliyyah era to the modern era, the portrayal of women has been a recurring element across various literary genres. Whether in poetry or prose, one of the themes frequently utilized by writers and poets is the concept of womanhood. In the ghazal genre of Jahiliyyah poetry, women typically manifested themselves within the contexts of love and admiration; whereas in modern Arabic literature, particularly in the genre of short stories, women emerge as significant elements upon which authors focus and whom they integrate as main characters in their works. Short story writers from various regions of the Arab world have penned narratives concerning women who strive to assert themselves within society, contending as liberated individuals within patriarchal structures. Unlike many Arab short story writers who predominantly engage with political and ideological subjects such as the Palestinian issue, Ulfet al-Idlibi, a prominent Syrian author renowned for her short stories, adopts a distinctive approach in her depiction and utilization of female characters. Rather than delving into politically charged narratives, al-Idlibi's stories center on the institution of family and the role of women within it within her societal context. Possessing a realist perspective, al-Idlibi draws inspiration directly from her environment and society in crafting her narratives. Consequently, themes related to women in her stories encompass the position and value of women within traditional Syrian families, the challenges encountered by women within family life, and the struggle for existence among family members amid traditional customs and contemporary trends. Her story "The Blue Curtains" (الستائر الزرق) serves as an exemplar of her stylistic approach. "The Blue Curtains" primarily narrates the plight of a family on the brink of collapse due to their inability to conceive children. The protagonist, portrayed as the narrator, finds himself torn between appeasing his mother's demands for him to divorce his current wife—who has been unable to bear children—and marry a younger woman from the neighborhood in hopes of having offspring. However, the protagonist, despite his harmonious relationship with his wife, whom he loves deeply and remains devoted to, is reluctant to divorce her. Implicit within this conventional narrative lies the juxtaposition of three distinct female characters: the mother, representing traditional culture; the neighbor girl, who prioritizes her own interests even at the expense of breaking up a family; and the protagonist's wife, portrayed as the most significant character in the story following the narrator himself. Al-Idlibi portrays the woman within the Syrian societal framework through these three typified characters, each embodying different facets of familial conflict. This paper, based on the example of the short story "The Blue Curtains", explores the position of women in Ülfet al-Idlibi's stories and their reflection in literature. It begins by providing a brief history of the short story in Arabic literature and delves into the life, works, and literary persona of Ülfet al-Idlibi. Subsequently, it examines how the author addresses and portrays female characters in her various stories through examples from different narratives. The focus then shifts to the analysis of "The Blue Curtains", exploring its plot, characters, time and space limitations, character profiles—especially those of the female characters—narrative perspective, and stylistic features such as language and tone. The paper concludes with a translation of the short story as an appendix.
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Arap Dili ve Belagatı
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Haziran 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Nisan 2024
Kabul Tarihi
26 Haziran 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 24 Sayı: 1