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Beyond Orientalism: Muslim Donusa and the "English Mastiffs" in Massinger's The Renegado 1. Introduction While Said has pointed out in Orientalism that “the relationship between Occident and Orient is a relation of power, of domination, [and] of varying degrees of complex hegemony” (15), we must recognize the complex, and multifaceted ways in which the East was represented in a multitude of genres of literary discourse. We should recognize as well that the English experienced insoluble…

This is depicted that their husbands hold them at the Harem (Oliver 116). More so, it is easy for their husbands to divorce them and marry other women at will. In “The Tale of Ma 'aruf, the Cobbler” the cobbler’s wife is described as a wretch and a concubine, and in “The Tale of Young Woman and Her Five Lovers”…

male power; however, establishes a vengeful mindset. In “The Princess in the Leather Suit,” Juleidah is interpreted in almost the same manner and could very well be viewed in that same light of a villain. Under her disguise, she stumbles into the harem of a sultan’s palace. When seen, Juleidah’s “bright…

The New Kingdom was a very significant period in Egypt whereby society changed dramatically as a result of expansion and new foundations of political, military, administrative and religious matters. However, it is also a period which highlighted much of what is known today about non- royal people everyday society, as a result of archaeological evidence. This essay examines how women were depicted in everyday society, particularly drawing on how gender was represented and constructed through…

Poverty rates in developing countries continue to inflate enormously. Countries such as Niger and Burundi are faced with an epidemic of continued poverty and no improvement in sight. Several factors affect the rate of poverty in developing countries. The primary factors that significantly improve or deteriorate poverty rates in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Niger, and Burundi are the mean years a women spends in school and the average age of a woman 's first marriage. In perspective, the…

In the same line of thought, Fatima Mernissi’ seminal work The forgotten Queens of Islam comes to confirm the important role of women throughout history. In which, she deals with the issue of women and sovereignty in Islam. The book introduces various stories of women throughout the Islamic history, Mernissi argues: Despite decrees from Mecca, opposition from the caliphs, and the opportunism of political men, 15 Muslim women sovereigns ascended the thrones of Muslim states…

After Muhammad’s death, the Umayyad clan emerged as the dominant force in the Islamic community. Under the rule of the Umayyads, the Arabs built a vast empire and established the foundation for an enduring Islamic civilization. The shift from Umayyad to Abbasid rule reflected a series of significant changes within society. As the Abbasids gained control, regional interests and religious divisions caused immense political fragmentation among the vast empire. In the Umayyad empire, there was a…

Violence in this world has been a topic that has been researched from every angle, taking in count the different variables around it. Every research made can end with different conclusions, depending on how specific the research is. Also, taking in mind that violence is a very broad topic and it all changes depending om what part of the world is being studied at. This specific research is on males, and how they are more violent than women. Some of the reasons why men are more violent than women…

The Acropolis is one of Greece's most monumental pieces that still stands today. It was erected as a place of worship; the area stands on top of an elevated area and towers over the city of Athens as a dedication to the God Athena. In 5th century BC, the city of Greece had emerged victorious after war. They had been rewarded with a greater sense of being, self-pride, and this opened their eyes to discovering themselves to a greater extent. Greece and its people had grown in confidence,…

After the passing of one of Israel’s greatest leaders Joshua, Moses predecessor took charge as chief in command of the Israelites. God used Moses not only to lead Israel in his ways and commands, but to also transform Joshua into an extraordinary leader and a spokesman for God. For forty years Joshua followed Mosses as his predecessor. Joshua was a brilliant military leader and strong spiritual influence in training. Joshua’s first experience as a military general came in the battle with Amalek…