The problem of identity and self-affirmation in the novel (Black Sand) by Asaad Al-Lami.

Abstract

    Among the issues, that the postmodern Arab novel was concerned with is the issue of the search for identity, which constituted an obsession for the Arab person, and raised in himself many questions about his relationship with his country and society. This issue and other sensitive issues tried to address black sand novel through A biography of its hero (Naim Daye), who suffered - throughout his life - from a feeling of alienation and inferiority; He lived of unknown parentage, with a white skin color different from that of his (adopted) parents, and what added to his suffering was his conservative society, which finds in the unknown lineage a shame that has no limits.