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Kaab Omeir M, Perizan A. Narrative Structure Techniques and the Formation of Discourse in Muhammad Rajab’s The Yellow Sons. san 2026; 7 (3) :125-143
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1- Assistant Professor, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran , m.kaab@cfu.ac.ir
2- Master’s Student, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Master’s Student, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Ahvaz, Iran
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Narrative structure forms the foundational framework of a novel, determining its mode of storytelling and organizing the relationships among its components within a specific linguistic and aesthetic vision. It is through this structure that meaning is not only revealed but also fused with the consciousness underlying the text, along with its various stances and reflections. When narrative construction intertwines with discourse formation, the function of the narrative transcends mere storytelling to generate deeper, multi-layered significations that express intellectual tensions, multiplicities of perspective, and the interweaving of textual levels. Narrative and discourse are thus inseparable; through deliberate structural choices, the narrative actively shapes the discourse, influencing the text's tone, interpretive possibilities, and readerly reception. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, this study examines the narrative structure of Mohamed Ragab’s The Yellow Sons, analyzing the narrative components that constitute its discourse and exploring how they reflect the complexities of human existence in the digital age. A close reading of the text reveals the novel's internal architecture and the mechanisms of its discourse formation within specific intellectual and artistic contexts. The findings indicate that The Yellow Sons is distinguished by a coherent narrative structure that mirrors the intricacies of contemporary life through the dynamic interplay of reality, virtuality, and time. The characters embody diverse levels of consciousness and psychological conflict, while the plot unfolds through overlapping temporal dimensions that reflect modern complexities. Spatial settings alternate between the physical and the virtual, expressing states of alienation and belonging. Furthermore, dialogue plays a central role in exposing inner tensions and existential questions related to identity and technology. Consequently, the narrative structure itself becomes a dynamic arena for the formation of a rich and multidimensional discourse.
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