The Implicit Structures with in the Theme of Motherhood, Specifically the Framework of Maternity, with in the Narrative Structure of Algerian Literature - Eyelids Under the Guillotine by the Algerian Author Al-Hurra Al-Jazairiya as an Example.

Abstract

The theme of motherhood is considered one of the most prominent themes in contemporary Algerian novels, as it represents the references of Algerian society and portrays its various psychological, social, economic and political aspects. The mother figure symbolises noble values and high ethics through the pattern of motherhood. This study aims to:

1/ To highlight the underlying patterns of Algerian society as manifested through the pattern of motherhood.

2/ To challenge the imaginary image of the mother as a source of noble values. Algerian novels have made significant progress in shifting the focus from formal linguistic structures, enriched with imagery and artistic embellishments, to texts that reflect the diverse contexts of Algerian society and encapsulate the experiences and social phenomena of individuals. The novel emerges as a literary genre capable of encompassing these contexts and different aspects.

Among the major contexts and themes addressed are the nation and women, which have received considerable attention in contemporary Algerian studies.

In this article, using cultural criticism as a method of study, we will attempt to answer a number of questions:

1/ How does the image of the mother figure emerge in contemporary Algerian novels?

2/ How do cultural patterns emerge through fictional writings on motherhood?