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Voices from the Margins: A Comparative Analysis of ‘Subaltern Otherness’ in Boesman and Lena by Athol Fugard and (پیام زن دانا) The Message of a Wise Woman by Gholam-Hossein Sa’edi

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Mohammadreza Dabirnia

PhD student in Comparative Literature, Heinrich Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany

10.30465/lir.2025.50619.1963
چکیده
This study explores the concept of the "subaltern other" in Athol Fugard's Boesman and Lena and Gholam-Hossein Sa'edi's (پیام زن دانا)  The Message of a Wise Woman. By examining the racial, gender, and economic dimensions of subaltern identity in the South African and Iranian contexts, it investigates how colonialism and patriarchy shape the experiences of marginalized women. Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines postcolonial theory, feminist criticism, and critical race studies, this research employs a comparative framework to analyze both universal and culturally specific aspects of subaltern experiences.Central to the study is an exploration of marginalized female voices in male-dominated societies and how these voices are both suppressed and subtly resistant. The research also examines narrative strategies, character development, and the linguistic choices made by Fugard and Sa'edi, considering how language functions as both a tool of oppression and a medium of resistance. The authors' positionality and the ethical implications of representing subaltern experiences are also critically analyzed.This study concludes that both works highlight the enduring effects of colonial and patriarchal oppression, while also demonstrating the resilience and agency of their marginalized characters. By analyzing the intersection of race, gender, and class in shaping subaltern identities, this research contributes to postcolonial and feminist scholarship, offering insights into the complexities of subaltern resistance and representation across different cultural contexts.

کلیدواژه‌ها

comparative literature
postcolonial studies
subaltern other
Athol Fugard
Gholam-Hossein Sa'edi

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