Abstract

The feminist school of modern literary criticism has not been defined by specific semantic principles and foundations. It has expanded and deepened, taking on various forms and forms, and has extracted new critical trends and topics, including feminist language and the recognition that the language used between men and women is different and distinct. According to this view, feminist criticism has become independent, and specific characteristics have emerged. In this era, we are faced with a new form of literary criticism that believes in the distinctness of feminine and masculine language, just as we find deconstruction in other social fields, such as behavior, dress, and etiquette. Based on this issue and recognizing the language distinctions used by men and women, this study, using a descriptive-analytical approach, attempts to examine this issue in an Arabic novel titled "At the ISIS Table" by Zahraa Abdullah. This study aims to demonstrate the use of language in this novel, explore the remaining influences and characteristics of feminist language, and uncover the characteristics of this novel that distinguish it from male novels. The conclusion is that the novelist utilized feminist characteristics in four indicators mentioned according to Showalter's theory, and attempted to employ feminist adjectives and terms, as well as feminine colors and objects. On a psychological level, she discussed the tragedies of women during the era of ISIS rule in Iraq, revealing their concerns and issues and observing them in the novel. Keywords: Feminist language, Elaine Showalter, At the ISIS Table, Zahraa Abdullah, ISIS, Yazidi women

The feminist school of modern literary criticism has not been defined by specific semantic principles and foundations. It has expanded and deepened, taking on various forms and forms, and has extracted new critical trends and topics, including feminist language and the recognition that the language used between men and women is different and distinct. According to this view, feminist criticism has become independent, and specific characteristics have emerged. In this era, we are faced with a new form of literary criticism that believes in the distinctness of feminine and masculine language, just as we find deconstruction in other social fields, such as behavior, dress, and etiquette. Based on this issue and recognizing the language distinctions used by men and women, this study, using a descriptive-analytical approach, attempts to examine this issue in an Arabic novel titled "At the ISIS Table" by Zahraa Abdullah. This study aims to demonstrate the use of language in this novel, explore the remaining influences and characteristics of feminist language, and uncover the characteristics of this novel that distinguish it from male novels. The conclusion is that the novelist utilized feminist characteristics in four indicators mentioned according to Showalter's theory, and attempted to employ feminist adjectives and terms, as well as feminine colors and objects. On a psychological level, she discussed the tragedies of women during the era of ISIS rule in Iraq, revealing their concerns and issues and observing them in the novel. Keywords: Feminist language, Elaine Showalter, At the ISIS Table, Zahraa Abdullah, ISIS, Yazidi women

The feminist school of modern literary criticism has not been defined by specific semantic principles and foundations. It has expanded and deepened, taking on various forms and forms, and has extracted new critical trends and topics, including feminist language and the recognition that the language used between men and women is different and distinct. According to this view, feminist criticism has become independent, and specific characteristics have emerged. In this era, we are faced with a new form of literary criticism that believes in the distinctness of feminine and masculine language, just as we find deconstruction in other social fields, such as behavior, dress, and etiquette. Based on this issue and recognizing the language distinctions used by men and women, this study, using a descriptive-analytical approach, attempts to examine this issue in an Arabic novel titled "At the ISIS Table" by Zahraa Abdullah. This study aims to demonstrate the use of language in this novel, explore the remaining influences and characteristics of feminist language, and uncover the characteristics of this novel that distinguish it from male novels. The conclusion is that the novelist utilized feminist characteristics in four indicators mentioned according to Showalter's theory, and attempted to employ feminist adjectives and terms, as well as feminine colors and objects. On a psychological level, she discussed the tragedies of women during the era of ISIS rule in Iraq, revealing their concerns and issues and observing them in the novel. Keywords: Feminist language, Elaine Showalter, At the ISIS Table, Zahraa Abdullah, ISIS, Yazidi women

The feminist school of modern literary criticism has not been defined by specific semantic principles and foundations. It has expanded and deepened, taking on various forms and forms, and has extracted new critical trends and topics, including feminist language and the recognition that the language used between men and women is different and distinct. According to this view, feminist criticism has become independent, and specific characteristics have emerged. In this era, we are faced with a new form of literary criticism that believes in the distinctness of feminine and masculine language, just as we find deconstruction in other social fields, such as behavior, dress, and etiquette. Based on this issue and recognizing the language distinctions used by men and women, this study, using a descriptive-analytical approach, attempts to examine this issue in an Arabic novel titled "At the ISIS Table" by Zahraa Abdullah. This study aims to demonstrate the use of language in this novel, explore the remaining influences and characteristics of feminist language, and uncover the characteristics of this novel that distinguish it from male novels.