In many patriarchal societies, women find it difficult to unchain themselves from the control and power of men. Women are oppressed in order to serve men and prolong the existence of patriarchal command. This makes it difficult for women to be able to find release…
Woman At Point Zero Essay Examples and Topics
by Nawal El Saadawi
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Brief overview
Author
Nawal El Saadawi
Country
Egypt
Original language
Arabic
Original title
Emra'a enda noktat el sifr
Genre
Creative nonfiction
Publication date
1977
Major Characters
Nawal El Saadawi, Firdaus, Firdaus's Uncle, Bayoumi, Di'aa, Fatheya, Fawzy, Hala
Subject
The main themes of the novel are abandonment and loss, self-worth and ownership, and gender and power.