نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 عضو هیئت علمی دانشگاه پیام نور
2 دانشگاه پیام نور
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
War, as one of the principal domains of resistance literature, has long been among the most central themes for novelists worldwide. Issues related to war have opened a vast horizon before the art of fiction writing. War literature generally encompasses literary works that directly or indirectly portray scenes of war, combatants, and the socio-political and economic themes emerging within wartime settings. In this regard, the more than year-long war in Gaza, which began in October 2023 with the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation, is considered one of the most catastrophic and bloodiest conflicts in the contemporary history of the world. This study examined the novel “Al-Ru’b” (Horror) by Ayman Otoom, a contemporary Jordanian novelist, using a descriptive-analytical method and within the framework of the structural and thematic components of war literature. In this novel, Otoom depicts himself as a critical realist writer and narrator of a period of the Gaza war, portraying the year-long resistance of its people against Zionist aggression. Despite adopting an anti-war and critical perspective, Otoom approaches the concepts of steadfastness, resistance, and defense of the homeland from a value-oriented perspective, praising the spirit of endurance and sacrifice of the people of Gaza. While “Al-Ru’b” thoroughly addresses all aspects of the Gaza war, it presents a unique epic atmosphere showcasing the steadfastness of a nation. By representing and highlighting the unpleasant elements of wartime reality, the author aims to portray an entirely resistant and steadfast community in which the catastrophe of war has created profound scenes of sacrifice. Beyond the mimesis of the reality of war, Otoom prioritizes ideas over form, seeking a direct, explicit expression of his ideas and intellectual positions; for the discursive environment of the Gaza war imposes a social mission upon the author. Thus, he views the narration of war as part of a broader ideological and value‑driven apparatus.
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