THE FRAGMENTATION OF FEMALE SELFHOOD IN JOKHA ALHARTI’S NOVEL “MANAMAAT”

تمزق الذات الأنثوية في رواية "منامات" لجوخة الحارثي قراءة في سياق المجتمع العماني المعاصر)

Abstract

This paper explores the manifestation of society and the condition of women in Jokha Alharthi’s novel Manamat within the context of modern Omani society. The study analyses how the novel captures social, cultural, and psychological transformations, especially in the lives of women caught between inherited traditions and personal aspirations. Through detailed textual analysis, the paper highlights themes such as female suffering, anxiety, forced marriage, depression, and the struggle for freedom of expression. By tracing the interplay between dreams and reality, and love and loss, the study reveals how Alharthi’s narrative gives voice to Omani women’s silent struggles and hopes, offering a deep reflection on the tension between individual identity and collective norms. Ultimately, the research shows that Manamat is not only a literary work but also a social document that mirrors the evolving reality of Omani women.