Narrative Space in the Novel "The House of Sudan" by Mohammed Hayawi

Abstract

The novel "Sudan House" by Iraqi novelist Mohammed Hayawi depicts the reality of the city of Nas iriyah in general, its politicians, Medina, and the tragedy in the most wonderful way possible, thanks to the novelist's brilliant abilities to attract and influence the recipient. The novel, "The Empress," represents a significant and significant event that transcends the aesthetics of narrative. It is an important turning point in the history of the contemporary Iraqi novel. The novelist was able to successfully represent narrative techniques in a way that expresses reality in general, and the reality of the city of Nasiriyah in particular, using two narrative techniques: time and place, with the finest details. The art of employing flashback and precognition is also evident. We find the technique of space, in its various forms—closed, open, and familiar—in narrative texts that possess a semantic beauty and influence on the recipient.

The narrative space in the novel "The House of Sudan" had a profound impact on society and on presenting impactful narrative events that resonated deeply with the reader, making them feel personally involved and an integral part of the story. The reader became, in effect, a character in the novel, sharing in the suffering depicted through the techniques of time and place. The novelist distinguished himself by choosing realistic locations to embody his work, such as Aboud's orchard, the House of Sudan, and the ancient city of Ur, where the events of the novel unfolded. The realism of these locations creates a powerful effect on the reader, avoiding any illusion of authenticity.