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A Critical characterisation of Queen Victoria in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through thelooking glass 1871
(university of Oum- El- Bouaghi, 2017) Saoudi, Lilya; Hafsa, Naima
This research investigates the possible criticism and mockery that Lewis Carroll implemented for Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), in his works Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. With reliance on the New Historicist theory, this dissertation examines the symbolism used by the author and his creation to the fictional character of the Queen of Wonderland. The purpose that leads to the conduction of this research is to discover Carroll's intentions behind the creation of such sarcastic character, and figure out the hidden meanings he tended to convey about Queen Victoria through a story that is considered as mere children's literature. Furthermore, several assets of the personality of Queen Victoria's fictional analogue in the story are explored, analyzed, and compared to the former's historical real assets, and a considerable resemblance between the two is exposed. Despite the fact that Carroll's intended criticism of Queen Victoria is implicitly created in a form of a fictional character, that occupies the same royal title as Queen Victoria did, in a surrealistic imaginative literary work, it cannot be denied especially with regard to its compatibility with the historical facts concerning the Queen and its credibility comparing to them. The importance of this research lays in the discovery that Carroll's work is not a mere collection of children's stories, however it is a rebellious literary work through which the British empress is indirectly criticized and mocked. Although Carroll's literary works are categorized as stories for kids, they should not be underestimated for the deep meanings they carry.
Africain postcolonial political idiologies Ngugi Wa Thiong'o VS Chinua Achebe a spécial référence to petals of blood and anthills of the Savanah
(university of Oum El Bouaghi, 2016) Sabri, Khaoula; Hafsa, Naima
African lives during the post- independent era were identified by a great deal of political disillusionment and social corruption, autocracy, foreign-dominated economy, and other social problems concerning ethnicity, religion, culture, and identity. In order to restore the social basis of african society, many african writers try to prescribe specific remedies that may help in regaining africa's political stability and economic prosperity. Hence, this study is specifically interested in the social transformation in the african society. It draws on two works belonging to two prominent writers of Postcolonial African Literature: Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's Petals of Blood (1977) and Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the Savannah (1987). The study aims to explore the political ideologies of both writers analyzing and discussing their plans for social transformation. For that purpose, a comparison between Ngugi's and Achebe's views is to be undergone in order to examine the significance of their opposing ideas. The study deals with the two novels within the framework of Marxist Approach.
Asian American masculinity: subverting stereotypes in Shawn Wong’s American knees
(University of Oum El Bouaghi, 2023) Mebarki, Maissa Racha; Hafsa, Naima
Asian American masculinity is a multifaceted and ever-evolving concept that reflects the diverse experiences and identities of Asian American men in contemporary society. These men have long endured negative race-gender stereotypes and sexual racism, such as being perceived as emasculated, effeminate, unattractive, less manly, and unathletic. These stereotypes have sociohistorical roots in the discrimination and marginalization faced by Asian immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Over time, Asian American writers have played a crucial role in challenging and subverting these stereotypes and prejudices. Through their literary works, they offer more nuanced and authentic representations of Asian American experiences, including Asian American masculinity. One of the most prominent authors who have actively fought against these stereotypes is Shawn Wong, especially with his novel American Knees. This dissertation aims to explore how Wong confronts and redefines these stereotypes, ultimately contributing to a more diverse and inclusive understanding of the Asian American experience. To address the research questions, this study incorporates the use of sociocultural and masculinity theories. By applying these theoretical frameworks, the study reveals that Asian American masculinity is socially constructed, shaped by cultural and societal expectations and influenced by individual experiences and identities. The findings of this research demonstrate the significance of challenging stereotypes and prejudices, as well as the importance of creating more inclusive and accurate portrayals of Asian American masculinity. Through the analysis of Wong's novel, this study sheds light on the complexities of Asian American identity and offers insights into the construction and representation of Asian American masculinity in contemporary society.
Bret easton ellis’s american psycho
(Université De Larbi Ben M’hidi Oum EL Bouaghi, 2022) Amrane, Meriem; Chouaf, Hadjer; Hafsa, Naima
This study explores Bret Easton Ellis' misconception of the postmodern American society represented in his novel American Psycho. The selected novel, which belongs to the serial killer genre, draws attention to the decay of values and morals of the American society during the eighties. Our research focuses on exploring the social setting in American Psycho and analyzing the psyche and mindset of its protagonist, Patrick Bateman. It attempts to prove that Bateman's psychopathic behaviors discredit the novel's viewpoint on the Postmodern American society. It also uncovers the misconception of the postmodern American society represented by Bateman. What our study boils down to is that Bateman is a real psychopath who exhibits Ellis' unfair embodiment of his own society.
Fictionalizing the autobiograhy in D.H ( David Herbert )
(university of Oum-El-Bouaghi, 2015) Dekdouk, Hadjer; Hafsa, Naima
This study examines David Herbert Lawrence's Sons and Lovers in order to show how his personal experiences influenced his writings. What motivated this writing is a personal interest in D.H. Lawrence and a fascination with his work and its implicit messages. For understanding the messages of his literary work, it is important to analyze the hidden realities behind events and personalities, and the way of fictionalizing them. In Sons and Lovers, Lawrence writes his joys and, above all, his pains. The consequences of Lawrence's sinuous biography are reflected and described in this novel by means of plots, a set of characters, symbols and themes. The study is informed by psychoanalytical theory through which writing is, ultimately, as simulated as a therapy for self-expression and communication.
From subgigation to self realization
(university of Oum-El-Bouaghi, 2015) Beghou, Soumia; Hafsa, Naima
The african-american woman question has spilled a lot of ink throughout the last few decades. Many writers have lengthily debated the issue in their literary works with the aim of emancipating this oppressed minority. Alice Walker, as one of the most prolific female writers in the african american literature outstandingly questions the status of black american women in her novel the color purple. During their quest for self definition, they clash with strict social and cultural paradigms that tend to put them in a marginal position. The novel is a realistic portrayal of the lives of black women as being doubly victimized. The protagonists are women who undergo a radical change from objects to suppressive environment to emotionally and physically independent subjects. Hence, this work aims to examine the damaging effects of sexism and racism on the female spirit. Relying on the psychoanalytical theory, it depicts the process of emancipation of black women and pictures their ability to find their voices and regain their identity despite of the controversies about black culture and the redeeming stereotypes. Writers as Alice walker suggest a path for all women to follow in order to fulfill their self- realization, mainly through sister hood and artistic creativity which constitutes the key sources of success and achieving spiritual and economic freedom.
Gender relationships in anthony trollope’s novel can you forgive her?
(Univérsité Oum El Bouaghi, 2020) Bouchia, Imane; Hafsa, Naima
Today, gender roles return to the scene in different domains such as arts, media, music, movies, and literature. It has become a new trend in modern literature. In fact, women across the world and especially Victorian ones suffered a lot from patriarchy; they crossed a long path of feminist marches and struggled in order to transmit their voices to the entire world. In this way, different authors start to challenge the patriarchal representation of women and give a new radical representation for them. Anthony Trollope is one among those authors who change a new representation of women in his works. This dissertation is intended to examine how Anthony Trollope has represented gender roles in his novel Can You Forgive Her. In addition, it also analyses how Victorian society restricted women's lives and decisions. The analysis is focused on the two female characters Anne Vavasor and Lady Glencora McCluskie. In order to find answers to the research questions, the Feminist and Psychoanalysis theories are used. The result of this study shows that Victorian women could not be vital and prosper until they separated themselves from such patriarchal society and created their own personalities based on their own decisions.
Into the scope anti communism
(university of Oum El Bouaghi, 2016) Derbal, Samir; Hafsa, Naima
Amid rising Cold War tensions in mid 90's, many sorts of propaganda needed to emerge out of the struggle between Capitalism and Communism. As fear grew that communism would spread further, Anti-Communist writers and artists labeled propaganda as a tool to react against various forms of Fascism, Communism and totalitarianism. George Orwell, among them, wrote his novel Nineteen Eighty Four in which a propagandist language usage is noticeably shown. Although the analysis of propaganda is complex and needs a deep historical research, this thesis is set to examine the experiences which lead Orwell to adopt propaganda in his Nineteen Eighty Four and to analyze the language that he presents and its utility in propaganda process. Equally important, this thesis aims to show to what extent this language boosts Orwell's dedication in influencing the audience to adopt his anti-totalitarian point of view. Moreover, relating propaganda and language in a systematic reading of Orwell's work helps to make it appear as a substantial resource for theorizing about the notion of thought control in the novel. To derive a theoretical and a practical explanation out of this modest study, I rely on the Biographical criticism, Marxist criticism and an application of Linguistic Determinism theory. All in all, this dissertation is set to put the reader in the everyday context of propaganda and literature that combines a political value.
Racism and stereotypes
(university of Oum El Bouaghi, 2016) Abed, Khaoula; Hafsa, Naima
For a long time the literary classic tale used to be the source of joy for children; however, nowadays this is not the case since people become more familiar with Disney's interpretation of these tales. Disney's full-length animated films have been a popular form of children's animated literature for more than 60 years. But when we look back at racial representations from the time of the 1940s in films such as Disney's Dumbo (1941), we are likely to be shocked by how negative and overtly stereotypical the racial representations are. The literature review shows that this subject has been studied in a general manner. However, this study reveal the fact that even though the films of Walt Disney are widely considered as innocent, pedagogical tools that aim to educate the most sensitive part of the society i.e. children, a critical viewing will show that they generally reflect racist stereotypical connotations about non-western people. Thus, this research raises a set of interesting questions such as how the western best views the orient rest. Therefore, this paper will be focusing on revealing the negative, inaccurate representations that sought to propagate racism in a sample of three full-length animated Disney movies namely: Dumbo (1941), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994).This study finds that the Magical Kingdom had stereotypically portrayed people of color namely arabs, african and african americans or blacks in general. These stereotypical depictions were consciously adopted to provide young audiences with distorted facts about their other and thus perpetuating and reinforcing racism.
The Double oppression of algerian women during the black decade and black american women during the 20th centry a special reference to Rachid Boudjadra's The funerals and Maya Angelou's I know why the caged bird sings
(university of Oum-El-Bouaghi, 2016) Nasli, Nardjess; Hafsa, Naima
This study delineates the double oppression of algerian women during the black decade and the black american women during the twentieth century The Funerals by Rachid Boudjadra and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. It furthers this investigation into linking the novels to The funerals and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to the Algerian black decade and the twentieth century, locating them among the successful and epitomizing works of the two periods. the works have been merely studied from their main themes racism and terrorism. However, this study delves into the deep meaning of those works, allowing more theories and methods to be experimented. Its main theoretical framework will be drawn on feminism and empowerment. It aims to explore the double oppression of Algerian and black American women, as well as, to show how the oppressed women can improve themselves to be powerful women. This study finds that the novels discover the double oppression of Algerian women, during the Black Decade, and the black American women, during the twentieth century. Furthermore, it analysis the path that the oppressed women should go through to overcome their oppression. The Funerals and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings perfectly represent the Algerian women during the Black Decade and the black American women during the twentieth century.
The Struggle for identity in susan abulhawa's morning in Jenin (2010)
(university of Oum- El- Bouaghi, 2017) Silem, Nachida; Hafsa, Naima
The Arab American literature is mainly concerned about issues and concepts of the Arab World such as Identity dislocation, trauma and belonging. This dissertation, therefore, attempts to examine an interesting work of the same literary genre that is Suzan Abulhawa's Mornings in Jenin. This novel is explored in the light of its representation of diasporic identity and trauma. Thus, this study sheds light on the role of trauma and displacement in shaping the character's personal and national identity. The research is also interested in determining to what extent the Palestinian culture and identity were well depicted throughout the novel. In doing so, psychoanalysis and post-colonialism are the two main approaches that are applied in order to analyze the characters' psyche. Additionally, this study will bring into light the Palestinian-American literature and perceive identity from a new perspective. Therefore, trauma and diaspora are key concepts in the formation of the Palestinian identity and Mornings in Jenin is a pure representation of the Palestinian identity in the light of suffering and dispersal.
Transition from double to triple consciousness in chimamanda ngozi adichie’s americanah (2013)
(University of Oum El Bouaghi, 2024) Mazar, Nawal; Hafsa, Naima
Understanding the complexity of identity has grown more important in our globalized world. The concept of triple consciousness offers deep insights into our sense of self and our role in the world. In this regard, this study examines the concept of triple consciousness in postcolonial literature, with a specific focus on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah. Going a step further, it aims to explore how Americanah portrays the complexities of triple consciousness through the experiences of its main characters, notably Ifemelu and Obinze, in navigating their sense of self via disparate cultural contexts. The thesis aims also to provide a deep investigation of triple consciousness in Americanah by revealing the complex process of identity construction in a globalized world. In simpler terms, the research aims to prove that and explain how race, gender, class and cultural norms shape the novel’s characters’ sense of self. Americanah's portrayal of the idea of triple consciousness offers an advanced understanding of identity formation within the framework of intersectionality and diaspora, emphasizing the contemporary realities of immigration and the personal development of people navigating various cultural contexts. To address the research questions, this study incorporates the use of double and triple consciousness perspectives within the broader framework of intersectionality and diaspora studies. By applying these theoretical frameworks, this study presents a deep exploration of triple consciousness and offers insightful information about the complex processes of identity formation.
War displacement in Nadine Gordime’s July’s people (1981)
(university of Oum- El- Bouaghi, 2017) Bazziz, Ahlam; Hafsa, Naima
This dissertation aims to examine the different effects of war movements on the displaced people. The study attempts to provide an analysis of Nadine Gordimer's July's people in a way that evokes the social, cultural and psychological problems that the war displaced people suffer from as a result of their displacement. In short, the study attempts to show the negative effects of war displacement on the dislocated people. The research is informed by three literary theories, which are feminism, Neo-Marxism, and psychoanalysis. Reading Gordimer's July's people in the context of this research suggests the destructive consequences and damages war displacement has had on the displaced people's psyches' and social relationships.
Women empowerment in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre
(University of Oum El Bouaghi, 2018) Senoussi, Khouloud; Hafsa, Naima
Most women in the Victorian age were molded into the frame of dependent domestic creatures. In this paper a new image of empowered Victorian woman is conducted through Charlotte Bronte's selected novel Jane Eyre. The basic aim of this Mémoire is to find the role of social class issues, and Victorian gender prejudices in oppressing women and heading the protagonist Jane to maintain her socio-economic empowerment. To achieve the aforementioned aim, this research employs the Feminist Marxism and Postcolonial approaches to exhibit the patriarchal and gender barriers that most Victorian women had to cross over in order to achieve their selfhood. Ergo, it explores the Victorian Era's social conditions focusing on the Industrial Revolution's impact. Secondly, it examines the patriarchal traits and gender codes which oppressed Victorian women, and brought them into madness just because of their attempts to reach the freedom men had always enjoyed. Finally, it represents the Victorian woman in her struggle to finally reach her autonomy. In this regard, this research is helpful to convey the different ways through which a woman can overcome the oppressive and sexist societal norms. Importantly, it concludes that Victorian females can make themselves heard and influential by participating in social issues and challenging male's authority in the Victorian society.

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