CONVERGING DOUBLE COLONIZATION: EXPLORING SUSAN ABULHAWA'S 'AGAINST THE LOVELESS WORLD' THROUGH THE LENS OF SPIVAK'S THEORY

Abstract

The present study explores the impression of intersecting double colonization in Susan Abulhawa's ‘Against the Loveless World’ through Gayatri Spivak's theoretical framework. This novel tells the story of the protagonist Nahr, a Palestinian woman who faces numerous troubles as she goes through personal and political struggles. By focusing on the merging of gender and national colonization, this research examines the experiences of Nahr, exploring her identity, agency and resistance within an intricate socio-political context. The study adds to have a better understanding of Abulhawa's narrative, stressing the alignment with Spivak's theoretical perspectives. The objective of the research is to highlight the intricacies and complexities of dual colonization and its magnitudes for marginalized personalities in the novel. It shows the significance of applying Spivak's framework to light up the complexities of dual colonization, presenting valuable understandings of the impact on colonized individuals in the text under research. The tentative conclusion of this research reveals the complex power dynamics and cultural influences, shedding light on the intricate interplay between gender and national oppression.