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This paper explores the themes of identity and belonging in the works of two prominent Arab women writers: Fadia Faqir and Hanan Al-Shaykh. By analyzing selected texts, namely Pillars of Salt (1996) by Fadia Faqir and The Story of Zahra (1980) by Hanan Al-Shaykh, the paper examines how their female protagonists navigate complex cultural, social, and personal landscapes in their pursuit of identity and a sense of belonging. Through a postcolonial feminist framework, the study highlights the ways in which both authors illustrate the fluidity and struggles inherent in negotiating one’s place in the world, particularly in the context of cultural displacement and patriarchal systems.
Keywords:
identity, belonging, post-colonialism, feminism, Fadia Faqir, Hanan Al-Shaykh, Arab literature
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"Negotiating Identity and Belonging in the Works of Fadia Faqir and Hanan Al-Shaykh", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no.c95-c100, June-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2506213.pdf
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