Naguib Mahfouz

standardized. Similarly, Forman's extensive stay in Egypt gives an insight into the country when colonization was just ceasing and the people were accommodating to such change. further, The present is depicted in "jihad vs. McWorld' and "Zabalawi" by Naguib Mahfouz, where egyptians not only have an political and economical problem but an identity to define in a world where customs and identity are disappearing into the internet and the world economy. By acquiring

This interactive oral touched on a number of different topics that helped further my cultural and contextual understanding of The Thief and the Dogs. Although all of the topics discussed by this group connected to the novel, I found the most connections within the topic explaining the Egyptian views on marriages and divorce in the 1950s. I learned that Egyptian laws tend to discriminate against women in terms of divorce and adultery. However, women are allowed to divorce their husbands so long as

Symbolism is one of many literary elements found in stories and writings. In some stories such as “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, “Half a Day” by Naguib Mahfouz, and “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury, symbolism plays a part by having a deeper meaning than its literal meaning. It helps create emotion throughout the story. Symbolism also helps the reader become more in depth with the art of literature. In the story “A Rose for Emily”, Faulkner uses symbolism

confidence, when your whole life you have faced it with stress and contemplation. You have finally reached the mountaintop that is happiness, but when you get up there you realize happiness was not what it was made out to be. “The Happy Man” by Naguib Mahfouz fundamental theme makes the reader think is pure happiness truly worth it. Despite bearing certain superficial differences, the similarities between “The Happy Man” and “Macbeth” a play by William Shakespeare are striking. Both men share their

The baker’s wife, Husniyyah, rejects traditional gender roles as well as power stereotypes through her physical abuse of her husband with “her beating and blows” (Mahfouz 28). Culturally and socially in Midaq Alley, the man often has more physical power over his wife, however, the switched roles in the baker’s relationship provide the reader with an anomaly. The fact that the abuse derives from a woman shocks the

value3. Each presented ideology contradicts the others’ basis; still, this is not inherently bad, as it allows the individual to ground himself into an intellectual tradition larger than his own beliefs. Franz Kafka’s novella The Metamorphosis and Naguib Mahfouz’s short story Zaabalawai are examples of philosophical fiction on this subject; yet, both literary pieces present different arguments towards the same question. Zabaalawai is an allegory regarding a man searching for the personification of

Throughout the novel, Midaq Alley, by Naguib Mahfouz a reputation holds upmost significance of the lives of its citizens and is illustrated through the motif of gossip, symbolism of mirrors, and the motif of manipulation. Each character encountered with a dilemma refers to scandal as their means of escape. Through gossip, they suppress the good name of others in order to elevate their own reputation.  Also, manipulation is used in order to create a false image and augment positive outlook. The symbolism

The Metamorphosis and Zaabalawai: An Exploration into the Meaning of Life What is the meaning of life? Many philosophers and religions have attempted to answer the question of what, if anything, gives an individual a purpose. Nevertheless, contrasting metaphysical interpretations have created a perpetual discussion on the ontology of an individual. Consider western monotheistic ideology, existentialism and nihilism. Western monotheistic ideology outlines the purpose of existence as living to the

Egypt and Syria Corruption “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions “Naguib Manhfouz.” In this quote, the author speaks of wise and clever men. However, the stories only talk about the foul treatment of the people by the sultans. The other author actually wrote about the corrupt politics. It all was to show the pain the people were feeling and what they were being put though. Both of them used repetition, simile and metaphor, and personification

Sociology Reflective Essay I went to Khan el-Khalili on a Friday afternoon and it was about 40 degrees. My plan was to observe the different reactions between the people in the Egyptian souk and the people around the goldsmith’s shops and Naguib Mahfouz coffee shop, to my norm breaking outfit. I planned to stay an hour in each area. I chose to wear a very heavy wool jacket and a pair of Uggs, (calf-high boots made of heavy wool) with a pair of jeans and winter accessories. My expectations were