Representation of Racial Minority in Jean Sasson's Love in A Torn Land

Abstract

The present dissertation makes a critical study of the Representation of racial Minority in Jean Sasson's Love in a Torn Land. This study reflects the efforts of the racial minority, Kurds to resist from the brutal act of the Saddam's regime, for their freedom as well as fundamental right. Due to the racist ideology of the Iraqi Arabs in general and government in particular, Kurds suffered a lot during 1970s-1980s. So, the heroic act of Kurds to overcome from the discrimination is the main concern of this research. From the recollection of experience of protagonist, Sasson portrays the bravery of the racial minority, the Kurds for freedom, independence and liberties. In this Kurds revolt against the cruel attacks of Saddam Hussein's up on the Kurdish fundamental right. Without being submissive they react against exploitation. The entire heroic act of racial minority reveals their awareness, consciousness, self-reliance towards social equality.