"From the Nile's Banks to Ecofeminist Discourse: An Analysis of Idris Ali’s Dongola, A Novel of Nubia" | ||||
| هرمس | ||||
| Article 5, Volume 12, Issue 4 - Serial Number 46, October 2023, Page 7-33 PDF (1.06 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/herms.2024.374607 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Abeer Mostafa1; Doaa Mahmoud2 | ||||
| 1,Faculty of Education Mansours University | ||||
| 2Faculty of Education Mansours University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This research examines Idris Ali's Dongola, A Novel of Nubia (1998) through a focused ecofeminist lens, specifically emphasizing the environmental degradation depicted in the novel and its parallels to the oppression of women. Central to this analysis is the portrayal of the Nile River, not just as a cultural and spiritual symbol for the Nubian community, but as a living entity deeply impacted by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The research delineates how this environmental transformation, brought about by the dam, mirrors the disruption of traditional women's roles in Nubian society. The paper delves into specific instances where Idris Ali's narrative draws a stark comparison between the exploitation of nature and the subjugation of women, thus offering a more nuanced understanding of ecofeminism. By examining key quotations and scenes that vividly depict the changing landscapes and their consequences on Nubian life, the research brings to light the intertwined fates of nature and women in the face of patriarchal and industrial forces. In doing so, the research not only brings forth the ecofeminist elements embedded in the novel but also underscores the urgency and importance of recognizing and combating the dual oppression of women and nature. It advocates for a more integrated approach to understanding and addressing environmental and gender issues, as mirrored in the experiences of the Nubian community portrayed in Idris Ali's narrative. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Ecofeminism; Environmental Degradation; Nubian Culture; Nile River; Aswan High Dam; Women's Oppression | ||||
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